HB 57 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 64 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Phil
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 129 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.Sponsor: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.
Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 153 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 300 87-0 (2021)
Author: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 312 87-0 (2021)
Author: Collier, Nicole
Relating to training for peace officers regarding implicit bias.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety
Referred to Homeland Security & Public Safety
HB 378 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain state-required end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 382 87-0 (2021)
Author: Pacheco, Leo
Relating to eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 424 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a continuing review and revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 434 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 586 87-0 (2021)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 684 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the regulation of open-enrollment charter schools and requiring a study comparing and evaluating certain characteristics of open-enrollment charter schools and school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 690 87-0 (2021)
Author: Metcalf, WillSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 764 87-0 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 944 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to requiring State Board of Education approval for the expansion of an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 972 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1064 87-0 (2021)
Author: Turner, Chris
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1100 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bailes, Ernest | et. al.
Relating to indicators of achievement under the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1504 87-0 (2021)
Author: Morales, Christina | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to ethnic studies instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1612 87-0 (2021)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 1673 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1740 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1811 87-0 (2021)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to the purchase of online library resources for primary and secondary schools by the Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
House: Culture, Recreation & Tourism
Referred to Culture, Recreation & Tourism
HB 1823 87-0 (2021)
Author: Zwiener, Erin
Relating to the instruction about bullying and harassment in the required health curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1867 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rogers, Glenn
Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution and the Texas Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1994 87-0 (2021)
Author: Thierry, Shawn
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2003 87-0 (2021)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2465 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2554 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 2679 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2682 87-0 (2021)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to digital citizenship instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2769 87-0 (2021)
Author: Campos, Liz
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum for public school students.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 2778 87-0 (2021)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to the model training curriculum and required training for school district peace officers and school resource officers, including the establishment of a grant program to assist officers in completing the training, and to instruction for public high school students about interacting with law enforcement.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2887 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to health and physical education requirements in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3058 87-0 (2021)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby"
Relating to health education requirements in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3211 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bell, Keith
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3258 87-0 (2021)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees and the superintendent of an independent school district regarding cultural competence and implicit bias.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3261 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the electronic administration of certain required assessment instruments, measures to support Internet connectivity for purposes of those assessment instruments, the adoption and administration of certain optional interim assessment instruments, the review and use of the instructional materials and technology allotment, and requests for production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3279 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the applicability of certain state and local laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3638 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Jarvis
Relating to the establishment of the African American studies advisory board by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3643 87-0 (2021)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of the Texas Commission on Virtual Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3667 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bucy III, John
Relating to the establishment of the School Psychologists Shortage Task Force.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3668 87-0 (2021)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to the administration of assessment instruments in public schools, eliminating the requirement to use public school assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation, and the temporary suspension of certain accountability determinations for a school district or campus in a school year in which the operations of the district or campus are disrupted as a result of a declared disaster.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3737 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 3870 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3880 87-0 (2021)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.Sponsor: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to a student's eligibility for special education services provided by a school district, including services for dyslexia and related disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
House appoints conferees-reported
HB 3979 87-0 (2021)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/21
HB 4001 87-0 (2021)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4088 87-0 (2021)
Author: Talarico, James
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4093 87-0 (2021)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to civics instruction public school students and instruction policies in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4509 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4525 87-0 (2021)
Author: Gates, GarySponsor: Paxton, Angela
Relating to the approval of career and technology courses by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
SB 28 87-0 (2021)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the applicability of certain state and local laws to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Failed to receive affirmative vote in comm.
SB 123 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan | et. al.Sponsor: Turner, John
Relating to instruction in positive character traits and personal skills in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 142 87-0 (2021)
Author: Powell, Beverly
Relating to requiring the state auditor and the State Board of Education to conduct a review of certain assessment instruments administered to public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 174 87-0 (2021)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 229 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 320 87-0 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Redistricting, Special
Referred to Redistricting, Special
SB 405 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of a mental health course in the required curriculum for public high school students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 473 87-0 (2021)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 801 87-0 (2021)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: Leman, Ben
Relating to the development of an agriculture education program for public elementary schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 1063 87-0 (2021)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to courses in personal financial literacy & economics for high school students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1109 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1220 87-0 (2021)
Author: Johnson, Nathan
Relating to an application for the establishment of a new open-enrollment charter school campus or site.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1232 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bonnen, Greg
Relating to the management and investment of the permanent school fund, including authorizing the creation of the Texas Permanent School Fund Corporation to manage and invest the fund and limiting the authority of the School Land Board to manage and invest the fund if the corporation is created.
House: Appropriations Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SB 1317 87-0 (2021)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1693 87-0 (2021)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.
Relating to the program requiring dyslexia screening and testing in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1702 87-0 (2021)
Author: Blanco, César
Relating to course requirements for public high school students and a requirement to collect and report information regarding endorsements earned by public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1966 87-0 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to the creation of a Texas Commission on Assessment and Accountability.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2026 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to instruction on informed American patriotism in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2061 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to information on and requirements for certain courses and educational programs offered in public schools, including courses offered through the state virtual school network.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2065 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to emergent bilingual students and increasing the expenditure requirement for the bilingual education allotment.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2066 87-0 (2021)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to emergent bilingual students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/21
SB 2094 87-0 (2021)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, the establishment of a strong foundations grant program, and providing accelerated instruction for students who fail to achieve satisfactory performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2202 87-0 (2021)
Author: Creighton, Brandon | et. al.
Relating to the social studies curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Public Education
HB 37 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to requiring cultural inclusion curriculum as part of the enrichment curriculum for public schools.
Filed
HB 128 87-1 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
Filed
SB 3 87-1 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.
Relating to certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
Senate: State Affairs
Reported engrossed
SB 9 87-1 (2021)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 72 87-1 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.
Relating to requiring public schools to provide instruction and materials and adopt policies relating to the prevention of child abuse, family violence, and dating violence.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Reported engrossed
HB 129 87-2 (2021)
Author: Gates, Gary
Relating to the operation by a school district of a vocational education program to provide eligible high school students with vocational and educational training under a plan for the issuance of a high school diploma and the application of certain student-based allotments under the public school finance system.
Filed
HB 189 87-2 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
SB 3 87-2 (2021)
Author: Hughes, Bryan | et. al.Sponsor: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to civics training programs for certain public school social studies teachers and principals, parental access to certain learning management systems, and certain curriculum in public schools, including certain instructional requirements and prohibitions.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
SB 9 87-2 (2021)
Author: Huffman, Joan | et. al.Sponsor: Dutton, Jr., Harold V. | et. al.
Relating to public school instruction and materials regarding the prevention of child abuse, family violence, dating violence, and sex trafficking and the adoption of public school policies to prevent dating violence.
House: Public Education Senate: Jurisprudence
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 143 87-3 (2021)
Author: Krause, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the academic assessment of public school students.
Filed
SB 7 87-3 (2021)
Author: Huffman, JoanSponsor: Hunter, Todd
Relating to the composition of districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Special
Effective immediately
HB 3 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to public school finance and public education; creating a criminal offense; authorizing the imposition of a fee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 366 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to healthy relationships education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 663 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to proclamations for the production of instructional materials and selection of instructional materials by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 678 86-0 (2019)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Powell, Beverly
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 963 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the availability of school district trustee information on the Internet and a review of the essential knowledge and skills of certain curricula.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 974 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to public school safety measures and procedures.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
HB 975 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of an independent school district.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 976 86-0 (2019)
Author: Metcalf, Will | et. al.
Relating to public school safety and security measures, policies, and procedures.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1026 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.Sponsor: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1069 86-0 (2019)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 1182 86-0 (2019)
Author: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.Sponsor: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1199 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miller, Rick
Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening and testing requirements and the reporting of information regarding the number of students who are at risk for or who have dyslexia or a related disorder.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 1315 86-0 (2019)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management
Referred to Land & Resource Management
HB 1480 86-0 (2019)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students, providing accelerated instruction, appropriately crediting certain student performance, and eliminating requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1509 86-0 (2019)
Author: Calanni, Gina
Relating to consent instruction and instruction on the prevention of sexual abuse and sex trafficking for certain public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1687 86-0 (2019)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2161 86-0 (2019)
Author: Cole, Sheryl | et. al.
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2393 86-0 (2019)
Author: Burrows, Dustin | et. al.
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 2890 86-0 (2019)
Author: Johnson, Julie
Relating to the terminology used to refer to an individualized education program team.
House: Judiciary & Civil Jurisprudence
Returned to Local & Consent Calendars Comm.
HB 2935 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hinojosa, Gina
Relating to the public school finance system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2981 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott
Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn from schedule
HB 2983 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2984 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3009 86-0 (2019)
Author: Talarico, James | et. al.
Relating to civics instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3018 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the curriculum of certain school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3144 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3328 86-0 (2019)
Author: Herrero, Abel
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3344 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to requiring fine arts as part of the foundation curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3467 86-0 (2019)
Author: King, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the acquisition and management of certain real property assets by the School Land Board for the use and benefit of the permanent school fund and the transfer of certain permanent school fund assets from the control of the School Land Board to the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3581 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the special education allotment and the creation of a supported education allotment under the Foundation School Program and to instructional arrangements for students with disabilities enrolled in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3709 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to the adoption of instructional materials for the technology applications curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3712 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bucy III, John | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of information about the process of voting as part of the social studies curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3719 86-0 (2019)
Author: González, Mary
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3846 86-0 (2019)
Author: Capriglione, Giovanni
Relating to the development of additional instruction that may be used by a public school after administration of all state-required assessment instruments for the school year.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3906 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the assessment of public school students, including the development and administration of assessment instruments, and technology permitted for use by students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 4186 86-0 (2019)
Author: Sanford, Scott | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 4193 86-0 (2019)
Author: Allison, Steve
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4242 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.
Relating to the consideration of reading level in the adoption of certain assessment instruments and associated student performance levels and to the temporary suspension of accountability sanctions for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 4388 86-0 (2019)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
HB 4454 86-0 (2019)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of social and emotional learning standards for public school educational programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 4471 86-0 (2019)
Author: Meza, Thresa "Terry"
Relating to an elective course in human rights in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4574 86-0 (2019)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to inclusion of certain goals adopted by the United Nations in the public school curriculum.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4578 86-0 (2019)
Author: Gervin-Hawkins, Barbara
Relating to the inclusion of instruction regarding culturally inclusive curriculum reflecting the cultural, linguistic and religious diversity of society.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 151 86-0 (2019)
Author: Huberty, DanSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment allowing increased distributions to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 11 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Bonnen, Greg | et. al.
Relating to policies, procedures, and measures for school safety and mental health promotion in public schools and the creation of the Texas Child Mental Health Care Consortium.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 419 86-0 (2019)
Author: Miles, Borris
Relating to the inclusion of American principles, including social injustice and civil rights concepts, in the public school curriculum and instructional materials and in training materials and resources for use by school districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 608 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Paddie, Chris
Relating to the continuation and functions of the School Land Board.
House: Land & Resource Management Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 686 86-0 (2019)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.Sponsor: Goodwin, Vikki | et. al.
Relating to personal financial literacy courses for high school students in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 885 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José
Relating to requiring the incorporation of instruction in digital citizenship into the public school curriculum.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 913 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, counseling programs, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students and to mental health first aid program training and reporting regarding local mental health authority and school district personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 917 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to the approval of open-enrollment charter schools and the review of challenges by open-enrollment charter schools or school districts to accountability determinations.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1230 86-0 (2019)
Author: Bettencourt, Paul | et. al.Sponsor: Meyer, Morgan | et. al.
Relating to the reporting of private school educator misconduct.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/19
SB 1390 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.Sponsor: Allison, Steve | et. al.
Relating to suicide prevention in public school curriculum and certain educational programs concerning suicide prevention and substance abuse prevention.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1612 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to requiring that human sexuality instruction in public schools be approved by the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1659 86-0 (2019)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to the management of the permanent school fund by the School Land Board and the State Board of Education and a study regarding distributions from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1760 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to creating a special education certification to teach students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1776 86-0 (2019)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Bell, Keith
Relating to the development of an elective course for public high school students on the founding principles of the United States and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1967 86-0 (2019)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the duties of the Texas School Safety Center and school districts regarding public school safety and security.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2075 86-0 (2019)
Author: Paxton, Angela | et. al.Sponsor: Miller, Rick
Relating to public school compliance with dyslexia screening, reading instrument requirements, and a requirement that a school district notify certain parents or guardians of a program providing students with reading disabilities the ability to borrow audiobooks free of charge.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2090 86-0 (2019)
Author: Hughes, Bryan
Relating to inclusion of Bible instruction in the required English language arts curriculum for public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2108 86-0 (2019)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the training and responsibilities of certain educational entities that have certain responsibilities regarding public school oversight.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2180 86-0 (2019)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Ashby, Trent
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the technology applications curriculum and the establishment of a computer science strategic advisory committee to increase computer science instruction and participation in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 2183 86-0 (2019)
Author: Perry, Charles
Relating to permitting a hunter education component as part of a school district's physical education curriculum offered to certain students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2401 86-0 (2019)
Author: Menéndez, José | et. al.
Relating to the administration of state assessments.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2431 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the creation of a committee to recommend a framework to incorporate digital teaching and learning in public schools.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 2440 86-0 (2019)
Author: Taylor, Larry
Relating to the Texas school finance system, including the creation of the bicentennial education fund, the establishment of the Texas Education Investment Management Organization, and the management and investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
HB 11 85-0 (2017)
Author: Price, Four | et. al.
Relating to consideration of the mental health of public school students in training requirements for certain school employees, curriculum requirements, educational programs, state and regional programs and services, and health care services for students.
House: Public Health
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 136 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.Sponsor: Uresti, Carlos
Relating to inclusion of career and technology education in the mission of public education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 395 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bell, Cecil | et. al.
Relating to the career and technology education allotment and the essential knowledge and skills of the career and technology education and technology applications curriculums.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 404 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 515 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to assessment of public school students and providing accelerated instruction and eliminating performance requirements based on performance on certain assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate appoints conferees-reported
HB 617 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff | et. al.
Relating to the inclusion of American principles in the public school curriculum and instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 728 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guerra, R. D. "Bobby" | et. al.Sponsor: Hinojosa, Juan | et. al.
Relating to the establishment by the State Board of Education of an advanced computer science program for high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 729 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 870 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the study of public education performance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 884 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to a revision of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school foundation curriculum and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HB 1068 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to including fetal development instruction as part of the health curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1069 85-0 (2017)
Author: Leach, Jeff
Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1291 85-0 (2017)
Author: Geren, Charlie | et. al.Sponsor: Campbell, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials and the inclusion of American principles in those materials and the public school curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
HB 1333 85-0 (2017)
Author: Isaac, Jason | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment of students and appraisal of teachers.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1367 85-0 (2017)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special language programs for certain students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1451 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1485 85-0 (2017)
Author: Swanson, Valoree | et. al.
Relating to academic freedom for public school teachers providing science instruction.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1531 85-0 (2017)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to the sequencing of required English language arts courses in schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1547 85-0 (2017)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1560 85-0 (2017)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the removal of an obsolete reference regarding open-enrollment charter schools and the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 1817 85-0 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1857 85-0 (2017)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2298 85-0 (2017)
Author: Uresti, Tomas | et. al.
Relating to the ineligibility of certain persons affiliated with an open-enrollment charter school for election to or service on the State Board of Education or a school district board of trustees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2914 85-0 (2017)
Author: Lucio III, Eddie
Relating to instruction in and an allotment for technology applications courses in computer programming.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2970 85-0 (2017)
Author: Larson, Lyle
Relating to a Texas water resources program component of the science curriculum used in public schools in certain grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3438 85-0 (2017)
Author: Koop, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the creation of a state financing program administered by the Texas Public Finance Authority to assist school districts with certain expenses; granting authority to issue bonds or other obligations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 3526 85-0 (2017)
Author: Howard, DonnaSponsor: Taylor, Larry
Relating to instructional materials and technology for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3593 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bernal, Diego | et. al.Sponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to instruction in career and technology education provided by public schools, including instruction in technology applications, cybersecurity, and computer coding, and to consideration of completed practicums and internships in school accountability ratings.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 4064 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, DwayneSponsor: Taylor, Larry | et. al.
Relating to staff development and continuing education requirements for public school educators regarding digital education methods.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Returned from the House for further action
HB 4140 85-0 (2017)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 30 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce | et. al.Sponsor: Thompson, Senfronia | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for certain public school students and in driver education courses and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
House: Homeland Security & Public Safety Senate: Criminal Justice
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 98 85-0 (2017)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special language programs for certain students of limited English proficiency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 174 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 202 85-0 (2017)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding interaction with peace officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students and to civilian interaction training for peace officers.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 273 85-0 (2017)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to inclusion of instruction regarding police officers in the required curriculum for ninth grade public school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 384 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, KonniSponsor: Meyer, Morgan
Relating to the scheduling of the administration of certain postsecondary readiness assessment instruments to public high school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 671 85-0 (2017)
Author: Campbell, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the public high school graduation credit requirements for a language other than English.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 695 85-0 (2017)
Author: Garcia, Sylvia | et. al.
Relating to elective courses in ethnic studies for middle school and high school students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 801 85-0 (2017)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.Sponsor: King, Ken
Relating to the instructional material list and supplemental instructional materials adopted by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 810 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois | et. al.Sponsor: Howard, Donna
Relating to the purchase and use of open educational resources.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
SB 1104 85-0 (2017)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1287 85-0 (2017)
Author: Huffines, Don | et. al.
Relating to compliance with prohibitions regarding the use of common core state standards in public schools.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1481 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, LarrySponsor: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to the instructional materials and technology allotment, open education resource instructional materials, and the State Board of Education long-range technology plan.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1561 85-0 (2017)
Author: Taylor, Van | et. al.
Relating to a study by the State Board of Education on the instructional day and academic year requirements necessary to complete the required curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1566 85-0 (2017)
Author: Kolkhorst, LoisSponsor: King, Ken
Relating to certain powers and duties of the board of trustees of an independent school district and the governing body of an open-enrollment charter school and to abolishing certain county boards of education, boards of county school trustees, and offices of county school superintendent.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/17
SB 1827 85-0 (2017)
Author: Burton, Konni
Relating to a government course for public school students enrolled at the fifth and eighth grade levels.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 173 85-1 (2017)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 78 84-0 (2015)
Author: González, Mary | et. al.
Relating to human sexuality education in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 135 84-0 (2015)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 374 84-0 (2015)
Author: Simmons, Ron | et. al.
Relating to requiring State Board of Education approval to offer advanced placement and international baccalaureate courses in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 429 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 440 84-0 (2015)
Author: Gonzales, Larry | et. al.Sponsor: Watson, Kirk | et. al.
Relating to adapting the public school physical education curriculum to accommodate the needs of students with mental disabilities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 588 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hernandez, Ana
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 654 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to public school finance and the formation of school finance districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 657 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the training requirements for a member of the board of trustees of a public school district.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 741 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 742 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to eliminating the state-required assessment instrument in social studies administered to public school students in eighth grade.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 743 84-0 (2015)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain assessment instruments for public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to review of public school instructional materials for compliance with accessibility standards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 948 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt | et. al.
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1162 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary
Relating to eliminating satisfactory performance requirements for public school end-of-course assessment instruments as a criterion for promotion or graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1341 84-0 (2015)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.
Relating to review and modification of the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1430 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Relating to the inclusion of mental health in the public services endorsement on a public school diploma and in information about health science career pathways.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1431 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Susan LewisSponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to the development of a career-oriented foreign language program that public schools may offer.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1474 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.Sponsor: Eltife, Kevin
Relating to the placement of money in the state instructional materials fund and payment of the instructional materials allotment.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/15
HB 1551 84-0 (2015)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to money distributed by the School Land Board to the available school fund or to the State Board of Education for investment in the permanent school fund.
House: Appropriations - S/C on Budget Transparency & Reform Senate: Finance
Effective immediately
HB 1613 84-0 (2015)
Author: Guillen, RyanSponsor: Perry, Charles
Relating to the alignment of college readiness standards and expectations and essential knowledge and skills and the use to satisfy requirements concerning high school end-of-course assessment instruments of performance demonstrating satisfaction of certain college readiness benchmarks on certain assessment instruments designated by the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Effective immediately
HB 1673 84-0 (2015)
Author: VanDeaver, Gary | et. al.
Relating to eliminating certain state-required assessment instruments and certain end-of-course assessment instruments not required by federal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1820 84-0 (2015)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1868 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum and to certain state-adopted or state-developed assessment instruments for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1869 84-0 (2015)
Author: Isaac, Jason
Relating to courses or other activities offered by public schools for certain industry-recognized credentials or certificates.
House: Public Education
Referred directly to s/c on Educator Quality by chair
HB 2810 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, Ken
Relating to proclamations issued by the State Board of Education for instructional materials.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2811 84-0 (2015)
Author: King, KenSponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Co-sponsor authorized
HB 3815 84-0 (2015)
Author: Bohac, Dwayne | et. al.
Relating to instruction in positive character traits in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3848 84-0 (2015)
Author: Rinaldi, Matt
Relating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special language programs for certain students of limited English proficiency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4033 84-0 (2015)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to approval by the commissioner of education of an expansion or new school amendment for a charter holder previously denied a charter by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 74 84-0 (2015)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 313 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, KelSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the required public school curriculum, the administration of and reports relating to assessment instruments administered to public school students, the instructional materials allotment, and proclamations for the production of instructional materials.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 454 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the alignment of the college readiness standards and expectations and the essential knowledge and skills.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 665 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to inclusion of a course on the founding principles of the United States in the curriculum requirements for public high school students and the posting of the founding documents of the United States in public school buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 968 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, RoyceSponsor: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to a prescription drug misuse awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1711 84-0 (2015)
Author: Campbell, Donna
Relating to rules which insure that local independent school district selection of non-state adopted instructional materials to be purchased with state funds, is as accountable and transparent as the State Board of Education approval process for state-adopted instruction materials.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1748 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee.
Senate: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 1752 84-0 (2015)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to prekindergarten programs in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1798 84-0 (2015)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the Texas High Performance Schools Consortium.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1842 84-0 (2015)
Author: Hall, Bob
Relating to removing the requirement for bilingual education and special language programs for certain students of limited English proficiency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 5 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie Don | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 49 83-0 (2013)
Author: Flynn, Dan | et. al.
Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 275 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to physical education credits required for high school graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 276 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alvarado, Carol | et. al.
Relating to requiring a health credit for high school graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 422 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to career and technology education or fine arts credits required for high school graduation.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 462 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 478 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to the limit on the number of charters that may be granted for an open-enrollment charter school.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 504 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hernandez Luna, Ana | et. al.
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 554 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 596 83-0 (2013)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 640 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 641 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 659 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 670 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to state and school district assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 672 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools primarily serving students with disabilities.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 704 83-0 (2013)
Author: White, James | et. al.
Relating to public school curriculum standards and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 760 83-0 (2013)
Author: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center services and products concerning student curriculum.
House: Public Education
No action taken in committee
HB 866 83-0 (2013)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the administration to public school students in certain grades of state-administered assessment instruments.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 906 83-0 (2013)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education; providing for a fee.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1056 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to state assessment of public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1423 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.
Relating to multiple public school graduation plans for student success and economic competitiveness; creating an offense.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1500 83-0 (2013)
Author: Muñoz, Jr., Sergio
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1831 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 2010 83-0 (2013)
Author: Workman, Paul
Relating to a career path initiative for public school students that includes career path guidance for students in certain grade levels, additional high school graduation programs, and a requirement for a minimum number of school counselors at certain schools.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2014 83-0 (2013)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2058 83-0 (2013)
Author: Allen, AlmaSponsor: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the administration of a high school equivalency examination.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2199 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha
Relating to an approval process for career and technology education courses offered by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2201 83-0 (2013)
Author: Farney, Marsha | et. al.Sponsor: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Relating to increasing the courses offered in the career and technology education curriculum.
House: Economic & Small Business Development Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
HB 2203 83-0 (2013)
Author: Rodriguez, Eddie
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation, including the establishment of a workforce certification program and the elimination of certain tax discounts to fund the program.
House: Economic & Small Business Development
Referred to Economic & Small Business Development
HB 2329 83-0 (2013)
Author: Gooden, Lance
Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2431 83-0 (2013)
Author: Murphy, Jim | et. al.
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2505 83-0 (2013)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to political contribution limits in connection with certain offices of state government.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 2540 83-0 (2013)
Author: Reynolds, Ron
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment and curriculum requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2552 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to administration of certain state assessment instruments only to a scientifically valid statistical sample of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2556 83-0 (2013)
Author: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an approval process for career and technology education courses offered by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2582 83-0 (2013)
Author: Harper-Brown, Linda | et. al.
Relating to renewing charters for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2967 83-0 (2013)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund.
House: Pensions
Referred to Pensions
HB 3228 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ratliff, Bennett | et. al.
Relating to procedures for credit by examination in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3319 83-0 (2013)
Author: Crownover, Myra | et. al.
Relating to establishment, operation, and funding of charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3417 83-0 (2013)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to high school curriculum and assessment requirements for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3573 83-0 (2013)
Author: Aycock, Jimmie DonSponsor: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the requirements for obtaining a health science technology education teaching certificate and to the scope of courses a person may teach holding a technology applications teaching certificate.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3771 83-0 (2013)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to the adoption and permanent student ownership of low-cost mathematics and science instructional material.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 2 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie Don
Relating to certain charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 3 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum and assessment requirements for graduation and funding in support of certain curriculum authorized for graduation.
Senate: Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 77 83-0 (2013)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 135 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the use of a public school student's performance on an end-of-course assessment instrument in determining the student's final grade for the course.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 197 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 225 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to curriculum and end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 240 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to public school accountability and end-of-course assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 278 83-0 (2013)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the science curriculum used in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 788 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to a workforce high school diploma program.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 792 83-0 (2013)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to end-of-course assessment requirements for high school graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 955 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles | et. al.Sponsor: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to the training of certain persons in mental health first aid and assistance, the funding of mental health first aid and assistance training, and the liability of certain persons providing assistance to persons experiencing a mental health crisis.
House: Public Health Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1142 83-0 (2013)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, John | et. al.
Relating to an adult high school diploma and industry certification charter school pilot program for adults 19 to 50 years of age.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/13
SB 1344 83-0 (2013)
Author: Hinojosa, Juan
Relating to public high school graduation, including curriculum requirements for graduation.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1406 83-0 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Toth, Steve | et. al.
Relating to State Board of Education oversight of regional education service center activities concerning certain curriculum management systems.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1505 83-0 (2013)
Author: Schwertner, Charles
Relating to the frequency of the release of questions and answer keys to state assessment instruments administered in public schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1608 83-0 (2013)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to restricting certain state and school district assessments of public school students in prekindergarten and kindergarten.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1618 83-0 (2013)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to public school accountability, including assessment, and curriculum requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1725 83-0 (2013)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to a prohibition of employment of a member or former member of the State Board of Education by an open-enrollment charter school; providing a penalty.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 37 83-1 (2013)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the number of charters that may be granted for open-enrollment charter schools.
Filed
SB 12 83-2 (2013)
Author: Williams, Tommy
Relating to a school choice program for certain students with disabilities.
Filed
HB 34 82-0 (2011)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to including in the public high school curriculum instruction in methods of paying for postsecondary education and training.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 104 82-0 (2011)
Author: Brown, Fred
Relating to abolishing the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board and transferring the coordinating board's functions and activities and the State Board of Education's statutorily assigned functions and activities to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 280 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to requiring a health credit for high school graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 281 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alvarado, Carol
Relating to physical education credits required for high school graduation.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 402 82-0 (2011)
Author: Fletcher, Allen
Relating to public school students who have dyscalculia.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 551 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
Left pending in committee
HB 553 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 560 82-0 (2011)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to electronic textbooks, state-developed open-source textbooks, and other instructional materials for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 600 82-0 (2011)
Author: Solomons, BurtSponsor: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting Senate: Redistricting, Select
Effective in 90 days -- 8/29/11
HB 692 82-0 (2011)
Author: Farias, JoeSponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to high school graduation requirements for a student who is unable to participate in physical activity due to disability or illness.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 733 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 862 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to placing the State Board of Education and the State Board for Educator Certification under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 881 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Relating to abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the functions of the board to the Texas Education Agency and the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 936 82-0 (2011)
Author: Harless, Patricia | et. al.
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1087 82-0 (2011)
Author: Workman, Paul | et. al.
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the creation of the Permanent School Fund Management Council to manage the permanent school fund; providing a criminal penalty.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1193 82-0 (2011)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to the eligibility requirements for automatic admission of undergraduate students to four-year public institutions of higher education and to certain scholarship and reporting and notice requirements relating to automatic admission.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 1369 82-0 (2011)
Author: Hancock, Kelly
Relating to the establishment of open-enrollment charter schools and of new campuses of existing charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1431 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to the selection of candidates for the State Board of Education through a unitary primary election.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1549 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to certification and continuing education requirements for certain public education administrators.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1588 82-0 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1603 82-0 (2011)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1703 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the schedule for administration of state-administered assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1942 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to bullying in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 2140 82-0 (2011)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to the days a state assessment instrument may be administered.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2217 82-0 (2011)
Author: Martinez Fischer, Trey
Relating to the essential knowledge and skills of the social studies curriculum used in the public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2362 82-0 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2464 82-0 (2011)
Author: Frullo, John
Relating to textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education for public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2514 82-0 (2011)
Author: Callegari, Bill | et. al.
Relating to state administration of assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2843 82-0 (2011)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the provision of additional opportunities for instruction through the state virtual school network.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2923 82-0 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan | et. al.
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: State Sovereignty, Select
Corrected committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3010 82-0 (2011)
Author: Bonnen, Dennis
Relating to the schedule for administration of state-administered assessment instruments in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3257 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3263 82-0 (2011)
Author: Strama, Mark
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3504 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3505 82-0 (2011)
Author: Villarreal, Mike
Relating to school district governance.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3519 82-0 (2011)
Author: Lavender, George
Relating to state administration of certain assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3599 82-0 (2011)
Author: Garza, John
Relating to contracting with emerging fund managers by the State Board of Education for investment of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 85 82-0 (2011)
Author: Howard, Donna
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 91 82-0 (2011)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment dissolving the State Board of Education and creating the Texas Education Commission.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 96 82-0 (2011)
Author: Alonzo, Roberto
Proposing a constitutional amendment abolishing the State Board of Education and transferring the board's constitutional functions to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 109 82-0 (2011)
Author: Orr, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment to clarify references to the permanent school fund, to allow the General Land Office to distribute revenue derived from permanent school fund land or other properties to the available school fund, and to provide for an increase in the market value of the permanent school fund for the purpose of allowing increased distributions from the available school fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Filed with the Secretary of State
SB 6 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 127 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Harless, Patricia
Relating to the establishment, operation, and funding of charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 307 82-0 (2011)
Author: Seliger, Kel
Relating to the composition of the districts for the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Redistricting, Select
Referred to Redistricting, Select
SB 391 82-0 (2011)
Author: Patrick, DanSponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the provision of electronic samples of a textbook adopted by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/11
SB 452 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1094 82-0 (2011)
Author: Rodriguez, JoseSponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to the availability of online testing for high school equivalency examinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1326 82-0 (2011)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to procedures applicable to adoption of the public school curriculum by the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1348 82-0 (2011)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia | et. al.
Relating to higher education curriculum review teams to review public school curriculum standards for college readiness purposes.
Senate: Higher Education
Not again placed on intent calendar
SB 1620 82-0 (2011)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to substitution of certain career and technology courses for certain mathematics and science courses otherwise required under the recommended high school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1642 82-0 (2011)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to transferring primary authority for the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1704 82-0 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to educator preparation programs.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SJR 29 82-0 (2011)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Proposing a constitutional amendment requiring the provision of free textbooks to students attending private primary and secondary schools in this state.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 6 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools, and the administration of state assessment instruments to public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 60 82-1 (2011)
Author: Huberty, Dan
Relating to state control of teacher appraisal criteria, curriculum standards, and assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 61 82-1 (2011)
Author: Flynn, Dan
Relating to inclusion of a course on the United States Constitution in the curriculum requirements for public high school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 198 82-1 (2011)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
SB 6 82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the foundation curriculum, the establishment of the instructional materials allotment, and the adoption, review, and purchase of instructional materials and technological equipment for public schools; providing penalties.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
SR 107 82-1 (2011)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Suspending limitations on conference committee jurisdiction, S.B. No. 6.
Reported enrolled
HB 3 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 262 81-0 (2009)
Author: Berman, Leo | et. al.
Relating to information regarding the citizenship status of students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 420 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education.
House: Elections
Left pending in committee
HB 465 81-0 (2009)
Author: Paxton, Ken | et. al.
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 522 81-0 (2009)
Author: Giddings, Helen
Relating to intensive preparation academies in certain school districts to prepare public school students to take required end-of-course assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 525 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain standards for group-administered achievement tests used by school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 710 81-0 (2009)
Author: Rose, Patrick | et. al.
Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education
Statement(s) of vote recorded in Journal
HB 772 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.Sponsor: Davis, Wendy
Relating to Internet broadcasts of open meetings held by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 1025 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al | et. al.
Relating to preparation of public school students to enter the workforce.
House: Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
Referred to Technology, Economic Development & Workforce
HB 1102 81-0 (2009)
Author: Vo, Hubert | et. al.
Relating to the requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1235 81-0 (2009)
Author: Menendez, Jose | et. al.
Relating to establishing the Legislative Education Board and transferring to the Legislative Education Board the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education and certain functions of the Legislative Budget Board.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1423 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to granting charters to public junior colleges for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 1503 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to the high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1563 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2155 81-0 (2009)
Author: Edwards, Al
Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2327 81-0 (2009)
Author: Veasey, Marc | et. al.
Relating to approval by the State Board of Education of certain public school courses for use in satisfying mathematics or science course requirements under the recommended and advanced high school programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2365 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2471 81-0 (2009)
Author: Keffer, Jim | et. al.
Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2488 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, ScottSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to open-source textbooks and other instructional materials for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/09
HB 2545 81-0 (2009)
Author: Isett, Carl
Relating to an exemption from certain end-of-course assessment instruments for a high school student earning college credit.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2812 81-0 (2009)
Author: Swinford, David | et. al.
Relating to the curriculum, funding, promotion, and economic impact of career and technology education in public educational institutions.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2894 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to additional guarantees for certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2959 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to adoption and ownership of mathematics and science textbooks for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3039 81-0 (2009)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to continued placement of certain public school students in disciplinary alternative education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3051 81-0 (2009)
Author: Anchía, Rafael
Relating to the term for which certain charters granted for open-enrollment charter schools are renewed.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3076 81-0 (2009)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness program used in the health curriculum for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
HB 3382 81-0 (2009)
Author: Coleman, Garnet
Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3523 81-0 (2009)
Author: Maldonado, Diana
Relating to a legislative outreach program requiring members of the State Board of Education to visit public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3639 81-0 (2009)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3714 81-0 (2009)
Author: King, Susan | et. al.
Relating to public school career and technology education program curriculum and funding and to development of a list of high-demand occupations for career and technology education students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3865 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to governance of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3868 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to school safety.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3916 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, Rob
Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 4224 81-0 (2009)
Author: Christian, Wayne | et. al.
Relating to the teaching of science in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4553 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to special textbooks for the education of blind and visually impaired students in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4557 81-0 (2009)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the review and adoption cycle for public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 4590 81-0 (2009)
Author: Pitts, JimSponsor: Ogden, Steve
Relating to transfers from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Left pending in committee
HB 4671 81-0 (2009)
Author: Guillen, Ryan
Relating to funding for career and technology education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 283 81-0 (2009)
Author: Eissler, RobSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Signed by the Governor
HJR 77 81-0 (2009)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment to create the Permanent School Fund Management Council to assume the duty of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund and to allow the School Land Board to transfer funds from the permanent school fund to the available school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 3 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to public school accountability, curriculum, and promotion requirements.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 308 81-0 (2009)
Author: Patrick, Dan | et. al.
Relating to the number of charters the State Board of Education may grant for open-enrollment charter schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 440 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to transferring the statutorily assigned functions and activities of the State Board of Education to the Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 513 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 669 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Strama, Mark
Relating to the availability of online testing for high school equivalency examinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 759 81-0 (2009)
Author: Williams, TommySponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to certain standards for group-administered achievement tests used by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 891 81-0 (2009)
Author: Nelson, Jane | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the public school physical education curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1255 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to a state intercept credit enhancement program for certain bonds issued by school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1313 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to the quality and accessibility of public school career and technical education programs and to assistance to students concerning postsecondary education and training.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1344 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk | et. al.Sponsor: Eissler, Rob
Relating to an alcohol awareness component of the health curriculum used in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1363 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Aycock, Jimmie
Relating to clarification of the essential knowledge and skills of the public school curriculum and the evaluation of conforming curriculum management systems.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 1525 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to physical education and physical activity requirements in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1548 81-0 (2009)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to the monitoring and oversight of certain public retirement systems and public investments; providing civil penalties.
House: Pensions, Investments & Financial Services Senate: State Affairs
Referred to Pensions, Investments & Financial Services
SB 1955 81-0 (2009)
Author: Hegar, Glenn | et. al.
Relating to career and technical education in the public schools and high school graduation requirements.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2025 81-0 (2009)
Author: Watson, Kirk
Relating to the establishment of a prepaid tuition unit reward and incentive program for certain economically disadvantaged students who achieve commended performance levels on standardized assessments.
House: Higher Education Senate: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 2086 81-0 (2009)
Author: Davis, Wendy
Relating to the essential high school program and to the curriculum requirements for the recommended and advanced public high school programs.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2103 81-0 (2009)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the expulsion and removal of students from schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 2258 81-0 (2009)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to intensive summer programs for public school students and to college readiness programs at public institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 2275 81-0 (2009)
Author: Seliger, Kel | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of the public school curriculum and textbooks; transferring authority from the State Board of Education to the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SCR 83 81-0 (2009)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Instructing the enrolling clerk of the house to make corrections in H.B. No. 3.
Received by the Secretary of the Senate
HB 77 80-0 (2007)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 183 80-0 (2007)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 277 80-0 (2007)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 603 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna | et. al.
Relating to the nonpartisan election of members to the State Board of Education.
House: Elections
Referred to Elections
HB 1403 80-0 (2007)
Author: Eissler, Rob | et. al.
Relating to the eligibility of members of the State Board of Education to participate in a state employees group benefits program.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2080 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry
Relating to statewide assessment instruments for public school students and requirements for grade level promotion and receiving a high school diploma.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2176 80-0 (2007)
Author: Deshotel, Joe | et. al.Sponsor: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
HB 3087 80-0 (2007)
Author: Phillips, Larry | et. al.
Relating to the development of applied mathematics and science courses for use in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Posting rule suspended
HB 3303 80-0 (2007)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to a research and program to focus on eliminating achievement gaps among minority students.
House: Higher Education
Referred to Higher Education
HB 3394 80-0 (2007)
Author: Howard, Donna
Relating to the appointment of members of the State Board of Education and to the establishment of regional education service centers.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3510 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Diane
Relating to reforms to the system by which the state procures, purchases, and distributes textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3527 80-0 (2007)
Author: Darby, Drew
Relating to the eligibility of certain teachers to serve on the State Board of Education and the board of directors of a regional education service center.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3557 80-0 (2007)
Author: Zedler, Bill
Relating to rules adopted by the State Board of Education regarding the required curriculum of public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 283 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Diane | et. al.
Recognizing the members of the State Board of Education for their outstanding public service.
Reported enrolled
SB 1381 80-0 (2007)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1433 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, LeticiaSponsor: Rose, Patrick
Relating to the Employers for Education Excellence Award.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1568 80-0 (2007)
Author: Patrick, Dan
Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education and the commissioner of education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1644 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Darby, Drew
Relating to the service of Texas state teachers of the year and other outstanding educators as advisors to regional and state education agencies.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on General State Calendar
SB 1788 80-0 (2007)
Author: Shapiro, Florence | et. al.Sponsor: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/07
SB 1899 80-0 (2007)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to the adoption of textbooks and the use of credits for textbooks or other instructional materials in a school district or open-enrollment charter school.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 4 79-0 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.Sponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the use of technology by public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on intent calendar
HB 220 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 221 79-0 (2005)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 253 79-0 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott | et. al.
Relating to the adoption of public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 262 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to permitting early entry into public school kindergartens for certain children.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 492 79-0 (2005)
Author: Woolley, Beverly | et. al.Sponsor: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to personal finance education as a requirement for graduation from public high school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/05
HB 524 79-0 (2005)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to an exemption from the requirement of compulsory attendance at public school for certain high-performing students.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 763 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chavez, Norma | et. al.
Relating to a financial literacy curriculum requirement in certain public high schools located in the Texas-Mexico border region.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 849 79-0 (2005)
Author: Brown, Betty
Relating to release by the Texas Education Agency of questions and answer keys to assessment instruments.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 945 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the setting of performance levels on assessment instruments used in the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 973 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to instruction and testing in social studies in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 983 79-0 (2005)
Author: Reyna, Elvira
Relating to a parenting and paternity awareness component of the high school health curriculum.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1004 79-0 (2005)
Author: Hegar, Glenn
Relating to a debt finance curriculum requirement in public high schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1033 79-0 (2005)
Author: Rose, Patrick
Relating to placing the State Board of Education under periodic review by the Sunset Advisory Commission.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1145 79-0 (2005)
Author: Davis, Yvonne
Relating to the provision of instruction in the Spanish language as part of the required curriculum in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1445 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry | et. al.
Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 1658 79-0 (2005)
Author: Farrar, Jessica | et. al.
Relating to programs and services for sexual health and the prevention of abortion.
House: Public Health
Referred to Public Health
HB 2058 79-0 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to education programs for gifted and talented students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2464 79-0 (2005)
Author: Dawson, Glenda
Relating to requiring skin cancer prevention instruction in public schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2512 79-0 (2005)
Author: Kolkhorst, Lois
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities.
House: Appropriations
Referred to Appropriations
HB 2534 79-0 (2005)
Author: Chisum, Warren | et. al.
Relating to the content requirements and limitations for public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2785 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HCR 104 79-0 (2005)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Directing the State Board of Education to examine the institution of slavery and subsequent racial and economic discrimination in the United States and to prepare a standardized history curriculum relating to these issues for use in the public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 152 79-0 (2005)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Encouraging the State Board of Education to ensure that public schools teach students about Hispano contributions to the development of Texas and the United States and that all of the state's history and government textbooks include such information.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 186 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
Filed
HR 1628 79-0 (2005)
Author: Eiland, Craig
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
House: Rules & Resolutions
Referred to Rules & Resolutions
SB 92 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot
Relating to sex discrimination in public junior high school, middle school, and high school athletic activities.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 144 79-0 (2005)
Author: Wentworth, JeffSponsor: McClendon, Ruth
Relating to trustees of military reservation school districts.
House: Defense Affairs & State-Federal Relations Senate: Veteran Affairs & Military Installations
Effective immediately
SB 151 79-0 (2005)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Morrison, Geanie
Relating to students enrolled in certain high school and junior college programs for which students may receive both high school and higher education academic credit; creating the Texas Academy of International Studies.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 202 79-0 (2005)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to including lactation education in public elementary and secondary school curriculum.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 378 79-0 (2005)
Author: Deuell, Bob
Relating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 426 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapleigh, Eliot | et. al.Sponsor: Wong, Martha
Relating to the health of school-age children.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Committee report sent to Calendars
SB 972 79-0 (2005)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to providing a method for assessing the academic growth of the performance of public school students on certain assessment instruments.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1043 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle | et. al.
Relating to the duties of the P-16 Council regarding dual and concurrent enrollment courses.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1392 79-0 (2005)
Author: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to the correction of errors during the review and adoption process for public school textbooks.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1608 79-0 (2005)
Author: Ogden, Steve
Relating to statutory authority to reduce appropriations made by the legislature to certain governmental educational entities and to other fiscal matters involving certain governmental educational entities.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SCR 35 79-0 (2005)
Author: Lucio, Jr., Eddie
Encouraging the State Board of Education to ensure that public schools teach students about Hispano contributions to the development of Texas and the United States and that all of the state's history and government textbooks include such information.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SR 880 79-0 (2005)
Author: Janek, Kyle
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to facilitate the offering of high school elective courses on the Bible in Texas public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 15 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 17 79-1 (2005)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the creation and operation of a state virtual school network to provide education to students through electronic means.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 24 79-1 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the setting of performance levels on assessment instruments used in the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 38 79-1 (2005)
Author: Naishtat, Elliott
Relating to the adoption of public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 31 79-2 (2005)
Author: Hochberg, Scott | et. al.
Relating to public education and public school finance matters.
House: Public Education Reform, Select
Referred to Public Education Reform, Select
HB 62 79-2 (2005)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent | et. al.
Relating to public school instructional materials and instructional technology; making an appropriation.
House: Public Education Reform, Select Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 57 79-3 (2006)
Author: Branch, Dan | et. al.
Relating to high school programs and the advancement of college-readiness in secondary schools and institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 100 79-3 (2006)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to school district accounting systems
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 165 79-3 (2006)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the reading curriculum used in public schools and to reading textbooks for public school students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 167 79-3 (2006)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the State Board of Education review of public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 68 78-0 (2003)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a safety education component of the public school enrichment curriculum.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 242 78-0 (2003)
Author: Seaman, Gene | et. al.Sponsor: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to career and technology education and training.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
See remarks for effective date
HB 607 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education, the commissioner of education, and the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 818 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Relating to the setting of performance levels on assessment instruments used in the public school accountability system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1135 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1161 78-0 (2003)
Author: Gallego, Pete
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1447 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education regarding public school curriculum and textbooks.
House: Public Education
Considered in Calendars
HB 1448 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to State Board of Education rules concerning textbooks and to adoption of textbooks by the board.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1593 78-0 (2003)
Author: Nixon, Joe
Relating to the rules, procedures, and programs of the University Interscholastic League.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1917 78-0 (2003)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to adoption of textbooks by the State Board of Education and to selection of textbooks by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3246 78-0 (2003)
Author: Pitts, Jim | et. al.
Relating to the accounting basis used in connection with the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Meeting cancelled
HCR 73 78-0 (2003)
Author: Griggs, BobSponsor: Nelson, Jane
Directing the Texas Education Agency and the State Board of Education to adopt and promote a virtues education program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HJR 34 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the structure, powers, and duties of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HJR 35 78-0 (2003)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 56 78-0 (2003)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 112 78-0 (2003)
Author: Van de Putte, Leticia
Relating to career and technology education and training.
Senate: Education
Committee report printed and distributed
SB 877 78-0 (2003)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the composition of the permanent school fund, the available school fund, and the education excellence supplemental fund and to transfers from the permanent school fund to the available school fund and the education excellence supplemental fund.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
HB 8 78-4 (2003)
Author: Madden, Jerry
Relating to the appointment of certain officers of the State Board of Education.
House: Public School Finance, Select
Referred to Public School Finance, Select
HB 721 77-0 (2001)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the composition of the districts of the State Board of Education.
House: Redistricting
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . .
HB 1947 77-0 (2001)
Author: Smith, Todd
Relating to a financial accountability rating system for school districts.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2067 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shields, John
Relating to the eligibility of certain persons to serve as members of the State Board of Education or act as general counsel to that board.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 2414 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2526 77-0 (2001)
Author: Junell, Robert
Relating to political activity of and political contributions made by certain persons to members of or candidates for the State Board of Education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HB 3252 77-0 (2001)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to the composition and appointment of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 3496 77-0 (2001)
Author: Thompson, Senfronia
Relating to political contributions to candidates for and members of the State Board of Education; providing a criminal penalty.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
HCR 94 77-0 (2001)
Author: Elkins, Gary
Encouraging local public and private school districts to develop and implement character and values education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 185 77-0 (2001)
Author: Green, Rick
Designating the week of September 25 as Teach Freedom Week and urging its observance in public schools by daily recitations from the Declaration of Independence.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HCR 246 77-0 (2001)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Directing the State Board of Education to consider including personal finance knowledge among the essential knowledge and skills in the required public school curriculum.
House: Public Education
Received from the House
HCR 271 77-0 (2001)
Author: Oliveira, Rene
Encouraging school districts to develop and implement dual language bilingual programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 74 77-0 (2001)
Author: Keel, Terry | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 209 77-0 (2001)
Author: Bivins, TeelSponsor: Swinford, David
Relating to the boards of trustees of certain special-purpose school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Considered in Local & Consent Calendars
SB 218 77-0 (2001)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to a financial accountability rating system for, and certain audit reports of, school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/01
SB 451 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert
Relating to the composition of the permanent school fund, the available school fund, and the education excellence supplemental fund and to transfers from the permanent school fund to the available school fund and the education excellence supplemental fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 501 77-0 (2001)
Author: Wentworth, Jeff
Relating to the composition of the districts of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Redistricting
No action taken in committee
SB 512 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.Sponsor: Gallego, Pete | et. al.
Relating to the investment and management of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Finance
Vetoed by the Governor
SB 1277 77-0 (2001)
Author: Armbrister, Kenneth
Relating to political contributions to candidates for and members of the State Board of Education; providing a criminal penalty.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 50 77-0 (2001)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Oliveira, Rene
Encouraging school districts to develop and implement dual language bilingual programs.
House: Public Education
Signed by the Governor
SJR 20 77-0 (2001)
Author: Duncan, Robert | et. al.
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the authority to invest and manage the permanent school fund.
Senate: Finance
Not again placed on intent calendar
HB 240 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the number of charters for open-enrollment charter schools the State Board of Education may grant.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 481 76-0 (1999)
Author: Woolley, Beverly
Relating to bilingual education programs in public schools.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1232 76-0 (1999)
Author: Rangel, Irma
Relating to the creation of a single state board and a single commissioner to oversee and administer public and higher education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1784 76-0 (1999)
Author: Dutton, Jr., Harold V.
Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1816 76-0 (1999)
Author: Wise, Miguel
Relating to a safety education component of the public school enrichment curriculum.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2358 76-0 (1999)
Author: Olivo, Dora
Relating to open-enrollment charter schools.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 2492 76-0 (1999)
Author: Lewis, RonSponsor: Shapiro, Florence
Relating to contracts for and the financing of energy conservation measures taken by state agencies and political subdivisions.
House: Energy Resources Senate: State Affairs
Effective on 9/1/99
HB 3158 76-0 (1999)
Author: McClendon, RuthSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to terms of trustees of certain special-purpose school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Senate refuses to grant request-reported
HB 3646 76-0 (1999)
Author: Krusee, Mike
Relating to charters for open-enrollment charter schools to serve certain student populations.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 3739 76-0 (1999)
Author: Greenberg, SherriSponsor: West, Royce
Relating to ethics requirements in regard to management and investment of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
HJR 45 76-0 (1999)
Author: Hochberg, Scott
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the distribution of the Permanent School Fund.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
SB 582 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to manage the permanent school fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 714 76-0 (1999)
Author: Gallegos, Jr., Mario
Relating to evaluation and termination of certain public school employees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 875 76-0 (1999)
Author: Shapiro, FlorenceSponsor: Smith, Todd
Relating to the financial accountability of school districts.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/99
SB 1450 76-0 (1999)
Author: West, Royce
Relating to certificates issued to public school teachers as a basis of establishing compensation levels and to attracting new teachers to work in public elementary and secondary schools.
Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
SB 1707 76-0 (1999)
Author: Ellis, Rodney
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1791 76-0 (1999)
Author: Nelson, Jane
Relating to the efficient administration and effective management administration of the Permanent School Fund.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 20 76-0 (1999)
Author: Haywood, Tom | et. al.
Directing the State Board of Education to clarify training needs for educator competency in diagnosis and teaching of students with dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 199 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie | et. al.
Relating to State Board of Education rules concerning textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 304 75-0 (1997)
Author: Krusee, Mike | et. al.
Relating to the number of charters for an open-enrollment charter school that the State Board of Education may grant.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 471 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the composition of the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 472 75-0 (1997)
Author: Howard, Charlie
Relating to the composition and powers and duties of the Texas Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 792 75-0 (1997)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to meetings of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Committee report sent to Calendars
HB 3351 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Relating to the transfer of the duties of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 30 75-0 (1997)
Author: Maxey, Glen
Encouraging the State Board of Education to require that all stocks purchased by the Permanent School Fund pay a current dividend.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HJR 26 75-0 (1997)
Author: Driver, Joe
Proposing a constitutional amendment to limit the time that a person may serve in legislative office or on a state board of education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to subcommittee
HJR 114 75-0 (1997)
Author: Place, Allen
Proposing a constitutional amendment relating to the abolition of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 519 75-0 (1997)
Author: Bivins, Teel | et. al.Sponsor: Krusee, Mike
Relating to the issuance of charters for open-enrollment charter schools by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
SCR 15 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Encouraging the State Board of Education to directly manage all investments of the Permanent School Fund through the Texas Permanent School Fund Management Company.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
SCR 16 75-0 (1997)
Author: Ellis, Rodney | et. al.
Encouraging the State Board of Education to require that all stocks purchased by the Permanent School Fund pay a current dividend.
Senate: Finance
Co-author authorized
HB 565 74-0 (1995)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education and the term of office of its members.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 570 74-0 (1995)
Author: Jones, Jesse
Relating to the method of filling a vacancy on the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1128 74-0 (1995)
Author: Seidlits, Jr., Curtis
Relating to the membership and terms of the office of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1340 74-0 (1995)
Author: Lewis, Ron
Relating to the effective date of rules adopted by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HB 1243 73-0 (1993)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to the composition of certain State Board of Education districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
HB 2366 73-0 (1993)
Author: Hernandez, ChristineSponsor: Madla, Frank
Relating to the organization and regulation of the State Department of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2448 73-0 (1993)
Author: Eckels, Robert
Relating to the composition of certain state representative and State Board of Education districts.
House: Redistricting
Referred to Redistricting
SCR 51 73-0 (1993)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Gallego, Pete
Urging the State Board of Education to endorse the World Wise School Program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 149 72-0 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
House: Redistricting
Left pending in committee
HB 1596 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the number of semester credit hours of education courses necessary to be granted a teaching certificate by the State Board of Education.
House: Higher Education
Left pending in committee
HB 2766 72-0 (1991)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to creating the position of executive assistant to the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Left pending in committee
HCR 34 72-0 (1991)
Author: Edwards, Al
Requesting the State Board of Education to require instruction relating to current criminal laws of this state.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 137 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Requesting that the State Board of Education fully develop and implement social work programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 196 72-0 (1991)
Author: Fleuriet, Kenneth | et. al.
Urging the State Board of Education and the Texas Education Agency to continue extensive drug education in the seventh and later secondary grades.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 15 72-0 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1118 72-0 (1991)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the State Board of Education, the Central Education Agency, public schools, and public school employees.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Placed on Major State Calendar
SCR 30 72-0 (1991)
Author: Barrientos, GonzaloSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Requesting the State Board of Education to adopt a policy requiring each school district to hire a social services coordinator.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
1st Printing printed and distributed
HB 72 72-1 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.Sponsor: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
House: Redistricting Senate: Administration
Senate passage as amended reported
HB 129 72-1 (1991)
Author: Fraser, Troy | et. al.
Relating to the creation of the State Department of Public Education and the abolition of the State Department of Education.
House: State Affairs
Referred to State Affairs
SB 79 72-1 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
Senate: Administration
Reported favorably w/o amendments
HB 2 72-2 (1991)
Author: Uher, D.R.
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
House: Redistricting
Laid on the table subject to call
SB 2 72-2 (1991)
Author: Glasgow, BobSponsor: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to the apportionment of the state into State Board of Education districts.
House: Redistricting Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days -- 11/24/91
HB 1445 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to a proclamation of state textbook categories by the State Board of Education and to the establishment, powers, and duties of textbook proclamation advisory committees.
House: Public Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 2595 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the office of commissioner of education and the State Board of Education.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HB 3039 71-0 (1989)
Author: Colbert, PaulSponsor: Whitmire, John
Relating to the composition of certain districts from which members of the State Board of Education are elected.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective in 90 days-8/28/89
HCR 94 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Leedom, John
Commending the members of the appointed State Board of Education.
House: Rules and Resolutions
Signed by the Governor
HCR 194 71-0 (1989)
Author: Cuellar, HenrySponsor: Zaffirini, Judith
Encouraging the State Board of Education to emphasize international education in Texas.
House: State, Federal & International Relations Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HCR 206 71-0 (1989)
Author: Edwards, Al
Requesting the State Board of Education to require instruction in certain grades regarding state criminal law.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 237 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, PatriciaSponsor: Parker, Carl
Directing the State Board of Education to review the teaching of geography.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HCR 273 71-0 (1989)
Author: Hill, Fred
Directing the State Board of Education to require alcohol and drug education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
SB 1536 71-0 (1989)
Author: Montford, John
Relating to reimbursement of the State Board of Education for necessary office and travel expenses.
Senate: Finance
Referred to Finance
SB 1603 71-0 (1989)
Author: Whitmire, John
Relating to the composition of certain districts from which members of the State Board of Education are elected.
Senate: State Affairs
Meeting canceled
SCR 60 71-0 (1989)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Encouraging the State Board of Education to include the peer assistance and leadership course to each school district.
House: House Administration Senate: Education
Referred to House Administration
SCR 61 71-0 (1989)
Author: Johnson, EddieSponsor: Guerrero, Lena
Recommending that the State Board of Education continue and increase its efforts to promulgate and make available to school districts a comprehensive age-appropriate health education curriculum that focuses....
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SCR 110 71-0 (1989)
Author: Zaffirini, Judith | et. al.Sponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Creating an advisory committee to design a curriculum for self-responsibility education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Laid on the table subject to call
SCR 3 71-2 (1989)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting the State Board of Education to develop a school finance plan.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 80 71-4 (1990)
Author: Mowery, Anna
Relating to State Board of Education and Central Education Agency rules.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 164 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to public school textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 165 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the selection of public school textbooks by school districts.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 234 70-0 (1987)
Author: Moreno, Alex
Relating to the appraisal of teachers for career ladder assignment purposes.
House: Public Education
Pending in committee
HB 240 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to the examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
HB 241 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Repealing the differentiated transcript and establishing a uniform high school graduation program for all students.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 242 70-0 (1987)
Author: Richardson, Bob
Relating to missing children prevention and identification programs.
House: Public Education
Placed on General State Calendar
HB 304 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to instruction on reproduction and family life in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 433 70-0 (1987)
Author: Kuempel, Edmund
Relating to amending the teacher career ladder appraisal process.
House: Public Education
Pending in committee
HB 849 70-0 (1987)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to state textbook committees.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 901 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, Kent
Relating to an allocation of state funds for public school districts based on student academic achievement.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1287 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 1619 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to in-service training for public school teachers.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on 9/1/87
HB 1649 70-0 (1987)
Author: Cooper, Anne
Relating to election of members of the State Board of Education and trustees of junior colleges, community colleges, school districts, and county school boards.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1659 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the certification to teach of persons who are not graduates of teacher education programs.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1660 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to election of members of the State Board of Education and trustees of junior colleges, community colleges, school districts, and county school boards.
House: Elections
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1757 70-0 (1987)
Author: Culberson, John
Relating to the appraisal of public school teachers for purposes of the career ladder.
House: Public Education
Pending in committee
HB 2383 70-0 (1987)
Author: Luna, Gregory
Relating to suspending the use of an examination and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher until July 1, 1989.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2435 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to the foundation school program price differential index and adjustment.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2451 70-0 (1987)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the Price Differential Index.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HB 2496 70-0 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to permissible investments for the assets of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Comm. laid on table subj. to call
HCR 84 70-0 (1987)
Author: Grusendorf, KentSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Requesting the State Board of Education to study feasibility of an eight-year cycle for the adoption of certain textbooks.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HCR 209 70-0 (1987)
Author: Guerrero, Lena
Requesting State Board of Education to continue leadership in programs designed to prevent school-age pregnancies.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 210 70-0 (1987)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Requesting State Board of Education to continue leadership in programs designed to prevent school-age pregnancies.
House: Public Education
Postponed
HR 535 70-0 (1987)
Author: Waterfield, Richard
Urging the State Board of Education to require inclusion of concepts of civic literacy in the secondary exit level assessment instrument.
HR 564 70-0 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Urging the State Board of Education to include measures of student academic performance among the criteria used in the teacher appraisal process.
SB 28 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 52 70-0 (1987)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Repealing the differentiated transcript and establishing a uniform high school graduation program for all students.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 413 70-0 (1987)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to statutory requirements for subject matter testing of teachers and statutory authority of the State Board of Education to require such testing.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 598 70-0 (1987)
Author: Lyon, TedSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to public school textbooks adopted by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days - 8/31/87
SB 607 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to educational programs for gifted and talented students.
Senate: Education
Co-author authorized
SB 1398 70-0 (1987)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to teacher inservice training and preparation.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably w/amendments
SCR 47 70-0 (1987)
Author: Krier, Cynthia
Requesting the State Board of Education to study feasibility of an eight-year cycle for the adoption of certain textbooks.
Senate: Education
Postponed in committee
SCR 60 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding individual education plans for all students with disabilities.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
SCR 69 70-0 (1987)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules regarding supervision of teacher aides by special education teachers.
Senate: Education
Reported favorably with substitute
SCR 114 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Delco, Wilhelmina
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend the Texas Administrative Code to permit certain teachers and administrators to be employed in the public schools on an emergency basis.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Vetoed by the Governor
SCR 117 70-0 (1987)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Directing the State Board of Education to clarify rules regarding excused absences.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Services
Signed by the Governor
SCR 130 70-0 (1987)
Author: Zaffirini, JudithSponsor: Berlanga, Hugo
Directing the State Board of Education in cooperation with the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse to study the problem of substance abuse by public school students.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 152 70-2 (1987)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to textbook review and the state textbook committee.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 162 70-2 (1987)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the appointment of the members of the State Board of Education.
House: Government Organization
Referred to Government Organization
HCR 37 70-2 (1987)
Author: Riley, Randall
Granting Dr. Harry F. Roland permission to sue the State of Texas and the State Board of Dental Examiners.
House: Judicial Affairs
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
SB 86 70-2 (1987)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the election of appointment of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Government Organization Senate: Education
Effective in 90 days-10/20/87
SCR 5 70-2 (1987)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Requesting the State Board of Education to amend its rules to permit certain teachers and administrators to be employed on an emergency basis.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SCR 13 70-2 (1987)
Author: Harris, O.H.
Granting American Family Life Assurance Company permission to sue the State of Texas, the chairman of the State Board of Insurance, the comptroller of public accounts, and the state treasurer.
Senate: Jurisprudence
Left as pending business in comm.
HB 135 69-0 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to reducing the number of written reports and the amount of other paperwork required of school districts and school district personnel.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
HB 157 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the screening and treatment for dyslexia and related disorders of students enrolling in a public school.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 250 69-0 (1985)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to the expiration of terms of members appointed to the transitional State Board of Education and to the election of members of the board.
House: Public Education
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 394 69-0 (1985)
Author: Fox, Milton E.
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education and boards of trustees of school districts.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
HB 422 69-0 (1985)
Author: Burnett, Dick
Relating to the maximum length of the adoption cycle and adoption contracts for public school textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 435 69-0 (1985)
Author: Heflin, TalmadgeSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to memberships in associations and organizations of students in institutions of higher education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 682 69-0 (1985)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: Krier, Cynthia
Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Point of order sustained
HB 1056 69-0 (1985)
Author: Perry, Rick
Relating to school district reporting requirements.
House: Public Education
Laid on table subj. to call in comm.
HB 1124 69-0 (1985)
Author: Godwin, J. Kelly
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Laid on table subj. to call in s/c
HB 1181 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to fees to recover the costs of issuing teaching certificates and reviewing the credentials of teaching certificate applicants.
House: Public Education
Withdrawn by author
HB 1304 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliver, JesseSponsor: Edwards, Chet
Relating to computers and computer-related equipment for public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1377 69-0 (1985)
Author: Oliveira, René
Relating to examination and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program.
House: Higher Education
1st Printing sent to Comm. on Cal.
HB 1515 69-0 (1985)
Author: Delco, Wilhelmina
Relating to instruction on reproduction and family life in public schools.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HB 1523 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to advanced placement examinations.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Education
HB 1540 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the composition of the State Textbook Committee.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1923 69-0 (1985)
Author: Robinson, Phyllis
Relating to changing the year in which the State Board of Education shall begin administering assessment instruments adopted by the Central Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Postponed in committee
HB 2425 69-0 (1985)
Author: Colbert, Paul
Relating to investment of the permanent school fund.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 69 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lee, Don
Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules requiring individual educational plans for students with cerebral palsy.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 75 69-0 (1985)
Author: Hammond, BillSponsor: Lyon, Ted
Directing the State Board of Education to require that teachers education programs include instruction relating to dyslexia.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HCR 116 69-0 (1985)
Author: Perry, Rick
Requesting the State Board of Education to increase excused absences for extracurricular activities for A students.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 118 69-0 (1985)
Author: Garcia, A. C. "Tony"
Direct the Commission on Standards for the Teaching Profession and the State Board of Education to require, for teacher certification, training in recognizing and responding to signs of child abuse.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HCR 143 69-0 (1985)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Encouraging school districts to require students to complete a physical education class at each grade level from ninth through 12th grade levels.
House: Public Education
Referred to Public Education
HR 139 69-0 (1985)
Author: Craddick, Tom
Directing the State Board of Education and the Central Education Agency to prepare a report on public education concerns relating to families.
HR 171 69-0 (1985)
Author: Collazo, Jr., Frank
Directing the State Board of Education to revise the proposed definition of a grade reporting period as it relates to extracurricular activities.
SB 25 69-0 (1985)
Author: Williams, Lindon
Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in the public schools and penalties for failure to do so.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 431 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to the State Board of Education guidelines for determining unusual causes for which absences from public school should be excused.
Senate: Education
Postponed in committee
SB 525 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, standards, compensation, students, programs, teacher education, equipment, discipline, transportation, and transfer.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Work session
SB 529 69-0 (1985)
Author: Glasgow, Bob
Relating to school district reporting requirements.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/amdts.
SB 557 69-0 (1985)
Author: Sarpalius, Bill
Relating to State Board of Education rules limiting participation in extracurricular activities.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 624 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to examinations and competency standards required for admission into an approved teacher education program for certification as a teacher and for certification as an administrator.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Referred to Higher Education
SB 658 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to transcripts of high school students and to a uniform high school graduation program through the sophomore year.
Senate: Education
Record vote
SB 659 69-0 (1985)
Author: Truan, Carlos
Relating to transcripts for reporting the academic achievement records of students in advanced and lower level high school programs and to information for the parents or guardians of students about advanced and lower levels of certain school courses.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 739 69-0 (1985)
Author: Uribe, Hector
Relating to loans to certain school districts for renovation or construction of buildings.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 920 69-0 (1985)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to State Board of Education rules establishing levels of competence and compensation for other instructional personnel.
Senate: Education
Referred to subcommittee
SB 992 69-0 (1985)
Author: Farabee, Ray
Relating to fees to recover the costs of issuing teaching certificates and reviewing the credentials of teaching certificate applicants.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1092 69-0 (1985)
Author: Caperton, Kent
Relating to reducing the number of written reports and the amount of other paperwork required of school districts and school district personnel; providing for sanctions.
Senate: Education
See remarks
SB 1235 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Colbert, Paul
Relating to the composition of the State Textbook Committee.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 1373 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Relating to giving credit toward high school graduation for successful completion of a program of driver education.
Senate: Education
No action taken in committee
SB 1419 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to the Price Differential Index.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SB 1492 69-0 (1985)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to investment of the permanent school fund.
Senate: Finance
No action taken in committee
SCR 57 69-0 (1985)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Directing the Commission on Standards to include training in child abuse recognition in teacher education.
House: Higher Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SCR 60 69-0 (1985)
Author: Barrientos, Gonzalo
Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules requiring individual education plans for students with cerebral palsy.
House: Public Health Senate: Education
Referred to Public Health
SCR 78 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Directing the State Board of Education to adopt rules to reduce the number of written reports and amount of other paper work required of school districts and district personnel.
Senate: Education
Reported from s/c favorably w/o amdts.
SCR 102 69-0 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet
Directing the State Board of Education to conduct a study regarding career ladders for instructional employees.
Senate: Education
Referred to Education
SR 170 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Directing the State Board of Education to revise the proposed definition of a grade reporting period.
SR 481 69-0 (1985)
Author: Parker, Carl
Requesting State Board of Education to conduct study of existing school facilities in State.
HB 6 69-1 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd
Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools.
Coauthor authorized
HR 3 69-1 (1985)
Author: Criss, Lloyd | et. al.
Requesting the State Board of Education to adopt rules to provide for simplifying and reducing the number and amount of written reports required from school districts and school district employees.
SR 5 69-1 (1985)
Author: Edwards, Chet | et. al.
Directing State Board of Education to adopt rules to provide for simplifying and reducing number and amount of written reports required from school districts and school district employees.
HB 50 69-2 (1986)
Author: Shea, GwynSponsor: Parker, Carl
Relating to paperwork reduction efforts in public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SCR 17 69-3 (1986)
Author: Parker, CarlSponsor: Haley, Bill
Expressing legislative intent regarding state funding of adult and community education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 309 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to public commentary on a book submitted for adoption as a textbook for use in public schools.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
HB 628 68-0 (1983)
Author: Haley, Bill
Relating to group health insurance for public school employees and retirees.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 665 68-0 (1983)
Author: Barton, ErwinSponsor: Leedom, John
Relating to a transcript form for distinguishing the academic achievement of a student who has completed an advanced high school program.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .
HB 1410 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to requiring the State Board of Education to monitor and provide information on the supply of and demand for primary and secondary schoolteachers in this state.
House: State Affairs
Committee report printed and sent to Committee on Calendars
HB 1556 68-0 (1983)
Author: Ceverha, Bill
Relating to accreditation of schools offering instruction by correspondence.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HCR 48 68-0 (1983)
Author: Staniswalis, Chip
Requesting the Board of Education to encourage school districts to provide course work on conservation of natural resources.
House: Public Health
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HCR 127 68-0 (1983)
Author: Hill, GeraldSponsor: Vale, Bob
Directing the State Board of Education to study the feasibility of providing effective driver education to all students at the secondary school level and to make a report to the 69th legislature.
House: Transportation Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SB 27 68-0 (1983)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Hill, Gerald
Relating to public school textbooks.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 85 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the purchase of newspapers for use in public schools.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 327 68-0 (1983)
Author: Leedom, John
Relating to a transcript form for distinguishing the academic achievement record of a student who has completed an advanced high school program.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 383 68-0 (1983)
Author: Jones, GrantSponsor: Haley, Bill
Relating to the accounting treatment of the exchange of certain permanent school fund securities.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective on . . . . . . . . . .
SB 480 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Uher, D.R.
Relating to apportionment of the state into congressional districts and to terms of office of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Effective immediately
SB 481 68-0 (1983)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the members of the State Board of Insurance.
Senate: Economic Development
Referred to Committee on Economic Development
SCR 68 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, ChetSponsor: Madla, Frank
Requiring Individual Educational Plans for students with autism or other pervasive development disorders.
House: Public Education Senate: Health & Human Resources
Signed by the Governor
SCR 129 68-0 (1983)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Recognizing General Bernardo de Galvez and his prominent part in American history and requesting that the State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency request such recognition in the state adopted American history textbooks.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hammond, Bill
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs.
House: Public Education
Coauthor authorized
HB 16 68-2 (1984)
Author: Willis, Doyle
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 21 68-2 (1984)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education and the appointment of its voting members.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 22 68-2 (1984)
Author: Hudson, David
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education and the appointment of its members.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 49 68-2 (1984)
Author: Berlanga, Hugo
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 72 68-2 (1984)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, programs, teacher education and retirement, and elements of the offense of thwarting compulsory school attendance.
House: Public Education
Effective on beginning of 84-85 school year
HB 73 68-2 (1984)
Author: Martinez, Walter
Relating to the terms of office and compensation of members of the State Board of Education, to the Executive Committee of the State Board of Education, and to the officers of the board.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 107 68-2 (1984)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to eligibility for membership on the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HB 115 68-2 (1984)
Author: Gamez, Joe
Relating to eligibility for membership on the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HCR 7 68-2 (1984)
Author: Clemons, Billy
Requesting revision of curriculum requirements for teacher certification.
House: Public Education
See remarks
HCR 30 68-2 (1984)
Author: Vowell, JackSponsor: Santiesteban, H.
Recognizing General Bernardo de Galvez and his prominent role in American history and requesting that the State Board of Education and TEA seek proper recognition in history textbooks.
House: Cultural and Hist. Resources
Signed by the Governor
SB 4 68-2 (1984)
Author: Jones, Grant
Relating to the public school system, including administration, finance, personnel, students, and programs.
No action taken
HB 295 67-0 (1981)
Author: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the competency and certification of public school teachers.
House: Public Education
Committee laid on table subject to call
HB 1214 67-0 (1981)
Author: Leonard, Jr., BobSponsor: Meier, Bill
Relating to the spending limit on campaigns for positions on the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: State Affairs
Effective immediately
HB 1552 67-0 (1981)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to the residency requirements for membership on the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 1584 67-0 (1981)
Author: Hill, Gerald
Relating to the limitation on campaign expenditures in connection with an election for membership on the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Committee laid on table subject to call
HCR 23 67-0 (1981)
Author: Atkinson, HampSponsor: Jones, Grant
Directing State Board of Education to contract for a study of certain issues concerning vocational occupational education.
House: Public Education Senate: Administration
Signed by the Governor
SB 50 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to the certification of public school teachers, superintendents, or other administrators and to testing requirements as prescribed by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SB 136 67-0 (1981)
Author: Farabee, RaySponsor: Peveto, Wayne
Relating to fees for the issuance of teaching certificates.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SCR 121 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, Mike
Creating a special interim committee to study State Board of Education and Texas Education Agency.
Senate: Education
Removed from local and uncontested calendar
SR 307 67-0 (1981)
Author: Vale, Bob
Requesting the State Board of Education to develop a program for career education.
Senate: Education
SR 795 67-0 (1981)
Author: Richards, Mike
Creating an interim committee to examine the State Board of Education and the Central Education Agency.
Senate: Administration
HB 37 66-0 (1979)
Author: Coleman, Ronald
Relating to the election, salary, and expenses of members of the state board of education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 775 66-0 (1979)
Author: Polumbo, Anthony
Relating to the authority of the State Board of Education to allocate and distribute certain federal funds to the public junior colleges.
House: Higher Education Senate: Finance
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 804 66-0 (1979)
Author: Lyon, Ted
Relating to rules of the State Board of Education requiring teaching of a particular doctrine or by particular method.
House: Public Education
Referred to subcommittee
HB 1596 66-0 (1979)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Changing the duties and powers of the State Board of Education with regard to the permanent and available school funds to conform to sound, current investment practice; removing the requirement that bonds of school districts of the state be first offered for purchase to the State Board of Education; authorizing the use of a bank "lock-box" system to speed collection of income to the available school fund; authorizing participation in a fully secured stock and bond loan program to increase the earnings of the available school fund.
House: Ways & Means
Scheduled for future calendar placement
HB 2023 66-0 (1979)
Author: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
Relating to the date on which the commissioner of education recommends appointees to the state textbook committee.
House: Public Education
Scheduled for public hearing on . . . . . .
HCR 90 66-0 (1979)
Author: Haley, BillSponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Directing the State Board of Education to undertake a state-wide study of curriculum for Texas public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
SB 789 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Glossbrenner, Ernestine
To change the day on which the commissioner of education shall recommend to the State Board of Education the names of persons for appointment to the state textbook committee to conform to the day of a State Board of Education meeting.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Effective immediately
SCR 36 66-0 (1979)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Haley, Bill
Directing the State Board of Education to undertake a state-wide study of curriculum for Texas public schools.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by the Governor
HB 932 65-0 (1977)
Author: Adams, HermanSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably
HB 970 65-0 (1977)
Author: Green, Gene
Relating to requiring written statements from the commissioner of education and the State Board of Education giving the reasons for the removal of textbooks from the list of books recommended by the State Textbook Committee.
House: Public Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 974 65-0 (1977)
Author: Torres, Ruben M.
Relating to the time for appointment of the State Textbook Committee and for adoption of textbooks.
House: Public Education
Laid on the table subject to call
HB 1261 65-0 (1977)
Author: Olson, Jr., Lyndon
Relating to the compensation of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Considered by committee in public hearing
HB 1514 65-0 (1977)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to independent school districts whose creation has been upheld by the State Board of Education.
House: Regions, Compacts & Districts
Referred to subcommittee
SB 430 65-0 (1977)
Author: Hance, Kent
Relating to requiring that each contract entered into between the State Board of Education and a textbook publisher contain a provision stating that the publisher will provide certain teacher training institutions with a free copy of each book covered by the contract.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
SB 483 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Reported from committee favorably
SB 1037 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Torres, Ruben M.
Relating to the time for appointment of the State Textbook Committee and to the time and notice thereof for the adoption of textboods by the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
90 Day Bill
SCR 29 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Directing the State Board of Education to improve its management information system.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by Governor
SCR 30 65-0 (1977)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Coleman, Ronald
Directing State Board of Education to include student proficiency testing in accreditation standards.
House: Public Education Senate: Education
Signed by Governor
HB 711 64-0 (1975)
Author: Hernandez, Joe
Relating to the compensation of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Referred to Committee on Public Education
HB 1306 64-0 (1975)
Author: Presnal, Bill
Providing an emergency appropriation to the State Board of Education; setting a limit on expenditures.
House: Appropriations
Message from the Governor
HB 1385 64-0 (1975)
Author: Torres, Ruben M.
Relating to the development and implementation of ways to strengthen educational programs and effectiveness through improved planning, budgeting, evaluation, and management procedures in school districts, regional education service centers, and the Central Education Agency.
House: Public Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
HB 1704 64-0 (1975)
Author: Atkinson, Hamp
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education.
House: Public Education
Reported from committee favorably without amendments
SB 559 64-0 (1975)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.Sponsor: Presnal, Bill
Making an emergency appropriation to the State Board of Education; setting a limit on expenditures.
House: Appropriations Senate: Finance
Defeat by House reported
SB 820 64-0 (1975)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the election of members of the State Board of Education.
Senate: Education
Referred to Committee on Education
HB 755 63-0 (1973)
Author: Sanchez, Henry
Abolishing the Coordinating Board, Texas College and University System, and transferring the powers and duties of the board to the State Board of Education.
House: Education
Committee hearing date
HCR 77 63-0 (1973)
Author: Poerner, John H.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Requesting the State Board of Education to give special attention to revising the Board's rules and regulations and to implementing and expanding vocational education programs in the public schools of the State of Texas.
House: Human Resources Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
HCR 85 63-0 (1973)
Author: Kubiak, Dan
Authorizing the development of a state plan for school district organization.
House: Education
Committee hearing date
HCR 127 63-0 (1973)
Author: Hanna, JoeSponsor: Creighton, Tom
Requesting State Board of Education and Textbook Committee to study means of reducing cost of textbooks.
House: Education Senate: Administration
Filed without Governor's signature
SCR 51 63-0 (1973)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Resolving, that the State Board of Education be authorized to and do submit a consideration by the 64th Legislature requiring for school district reorganization.
Senate: Education
Sent to subcommittee
HB 776 62-0 (1971)
Author: Jones, Delwin
Relating to apportioning the state into educational districts and providing for the election of a member from each district to constitute the membership of the State Board of Education.
HB 777 62-0 (1971)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the establishment of a division of early childhood education within the State Department of Education; providing for the certification of personnel in the field of early childhood education.
HB 949 62-0 (1971)
Author: Solomon, NealSponsor: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing regular meeting dates of the State Board of Education.
HB 1019 62-0 (1971)
Author: Blanton, Jack | et. al.Sponsor: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to concerning the location and/or change of textbook depository(ies) and the approval thereof by the State Board of Education as the shipping point for a textbooks supply.
HB 1214 62-0 (1971)
Author: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
HB 1467 62-0 (1971)
Author: Blythe, W.J. "Bill"
Relating to the selection of textbooks by the state board of education and by local school districts.
HCR 11 62-0 (1971)
Author: Adams, Don
Providing for state official license plates
for members of the State Board of Education.
SB 411 62-0 (1971)
Author: Word, J.P.
Relating to amending Texas Educational Code to apportion the State of Texas into Educational Districts and providing for the election in 1972 of a member from each District so defined, to constitute the membership of the State Board of Education.
SB 436 62-0 (1971)
Author: Watson, Murray | et. al.
Relating to the establishment of a Division of Early Childhood Education within the Department of Education.
SB 762 62-0 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, Oscar
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
SB 2 62-1 (1971)
Author: Mauzy, OscarSponsor: Williamson, Billy H.
Relating to the composition of the State Board of Education.
HCR 47 62-3 (1972)
Author: Salem, Joe
Expressing the public policy by the Texas Legislature that public education be equal regardless of race, creed, color, or national origin.
HB 556 61-0 (1969)
Author: Orr, Fred
Relating to the establishment and supervision of an experimental vocational education program; providing for annual review of programs by the State Board of Education; providing for a supplemental aid allowance.
HB 663 61-0 (1969)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing and requiring the State Board of Education to develop criteria to be used in determining the adequacy of a public school district.
HB 1180 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hale, L. DeWitt
Relating to state and local organization for administration of public school administration; creating the State Board for Vocational-Technical Education; conforming State Board of Education member districts to congressional district boundaries; providing for regional branch offices for the Texas Education Agency; providing for the termination of state supported county school offices; providing for the reorganization of local school districts; providing for community educational systems; providing for severance pay for persons displaced by reorganization; providing for incentive aid for school district consolidation.
SB 165 61-0 (1969)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Relating to providing for flexibility in the State Board of Education's investment of the Permanent School Fund to produce increased yield therefrom and for measures to prevent erosion of its principal through inflation.
SB 475 61-0 (1969)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe" | et. al.
Relating to state and local organization for administration of public school administration; creating the State Board for Vocational-Technical Education; conforming State Board of Education member districts to congressional district boundaries; providing for regional branch offices for the Texas Education Agency; providing for regional branch offices for the Texas Education Agency; providing for the termination of state supported county school offices; providing for the reorganization of local school districts; providing for community educational systems; providing for community educational systems; providing for severance pay for persons displaced by reorganization; providing for incentive aid for school district consolidation.
HB 616 60-0 (1967)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment and procedure for operation of Regional Education Service Centers.
HB 664 60-0 (1967)
Author: Jamison, Jr., Alonzo W.
Relating to directing the State Board of Education to develop and publicize a program to encourage and facilitate the entry into public school teaching and teacher-training programs of certain qualified persons.
SB 108 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment and procedure for operation of Regional Education Service Centers for providing educational services to school districts and coordinating educational planning in the region.
SB 282 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Relating to the composition and election of the State Board of Education.
SB 313 60-0 (1967)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to provide for the establishment and procedure for operation of Regional Education Service Centers for providing educational services to school districts and coordinating educational planning in the region.
SJR 31 60-0 (1967)
Author: Brooks, Chet
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the State of Texas to provide for election of the State Board of Education on the basis of congressional districts and to provide six-year terms of office.
HB 377 59-0 (1965)
Author: Armstrong, Robert Landis "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts and transferring to the State Board of Education all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf and Orphan School.
HB 886 59-0 (1965)
Author: Harris, Ed | et. al.
Relating to the election, terms of office, and organization of the State Board of Education.
HCR 161 59-0 (1965)
Author: Heatly, W.S. "Bill"
Designating March 7 through 11, 1966, as Public Schools Week in Texas.
SB 35 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to supply free textbooks to blind and visually handicapped scholastics.
SB 39 59-0 (1965)
Author: Cole, Criss
Relating to raising the age limit for the educating program for totally deaf and blind or totally blind and non-speaking children.
SB 143 59-0 (1965)
Author: Herring, Charles
Relating to transferring to the State Board of Education all lands, funds, and property belonging to or purchased for the Texas Blind, Deaf, and Orphan School.
SCR 14 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hall, Ralph M.
Recognizing the Denison Public Library for winning a National Award.
SCR 15 59-0 (1965)
Author: Hightower, Jack | et. al.
Recognizing March 1 through 5, 1965, as Public Schools Week in Texas.
HB 53 58-0 (1963)
Author: Bass, Robert Wilton "Bob"
Relating to the administration of the Public Free Schools of Texas; providing for membership of the State Board of Education and the State Textbook Commission.
HB 101 58-0 (1963)
Author: Quilliam, Jr., William Reed
Relating to creating and establishing an Educational Research and Development Foundation under the jurisdiction of the State Board of Education in the Central Education Agency.
HB 173 58-0 (1963)
Author: Floyd, Jr., Paul W.
Relating to prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy, rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any school district to hire or assign any guidance counselor or supervisor.
HB 196 58-0 (1963)
Author: Murray, Menton J. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the Texas public school system; providing the effective date of this Act.
SB 90 58-0 (1963)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the Texas public school system; providing the effective date of this Act.
SCR 4 58-0 (1963)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton" | et. al.
Designating March 4 through March 8, 1963 as Public Schools Week in Texas.
HB 479 57-0 (1961)
Author: McGregor, Malcolm | et. al.
Relating to providing for the annual adoption by the State Board of Education of an operating budget for the administration and supervision of the Central Education Agency.
HB 993 57-0 (1961)
Author: Slack, Richard C. | et. al.
Relating to prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any School District to hire or assign any guidance counselor or supervisor of require such as a part time duty of any superintendent, principal, or teacher.
SB 47 57-0 (1961)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for the effective date of this Act.
SB 165 57-0 (1961)
Author: Hudson, Hubert R.
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to the investment of the State Permanent School Fund by the State Board of Education.
SB 205 57-0 (1961)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to providing for the annual adoption by the State Board of Education of an operating budget for the administration and supervision of the Central Education Agency, for procedure and filing incident thereto; providing amount budgeted shall not exceed a fixed percentage of the total cost of the Foundation School Program annually estimated for purposes of the Foundation School Program Act; providing authority of the State Board of Education to accept grants to discharge responsibilities assigned.
HB 11 57-1 (1961)
Author: Roberts, Ronald Edd | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films on the subjects of mathematics, physical sciences, social sciences, and English grammar only, by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems.
HB 38 57-1 (1961)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al.
Relating to further the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improve the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; requiring the State Board of Education to provide for testing the knowledge of all public school students each year and providing certain duties of the Central Education Agency in connection therewith.
SB 3 57-1 (1961)
Author: Rogers, Andrew J. "Andy"
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for a complete system for the distribution of such films by Film Service Centers pursuant to certain minimum standards as established by the State Board of Education; setting out the procedure for the creation of State and various local film selection committees; providing for financing of the purchase of such films as an additional item of cost paid out of the Foundation School Fund; providing an effective date of this Act.
SB 52 57-1 (1961)
Author: Schwartz, A.R. "Babe"
Relating to furthering the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improving the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; prohibiting requiring any School District to hire any guidance counselor or supervisor.
HB 8 57-2 (1962)
Author: Stewart, III, Maco | et. al.
Relating to furthering the effectiveness of the State's public schools and improve the quality of public education by further defining the authority and powers of the State Board of Education and the local school boards; prohibiting the State Board of Education from adopting any policy, rule, regulation or other plan, as a prerequisite for accreditation or other approval, which would require any School District to hire any guidance counselor or supervisor.
HB 149 56-0 (1959)
Author: Cowen, Warren C. "Red" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes so as to provide that the State Board of Education shall select and adopt a uniform list of textbooks on certain subjects to be used in all elementary grades of the public free schools.
HB 198 56-0 (1959)
Author: Kilgarlin, William Wayne "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to providing for election of members of the State Board of Education from Congressional districts as now or hereafter created.
HB 210 56-0 (1959)
Author: Clements, Jamie Hager | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing an effective date.
SB 20 56-0 (1959)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing an effective date of this Act.
SB 226 56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to acquire, purchase and contract for books published in Large Type as well as Braille recommended as suitable for use as textbooks for the education of the blind scholastics in the public school systems of Texas.
SB 271 56-0 (1959)
Author: Secrest, Jarrard
Relating to amending certain acts to require the State Board of Education to provide multiple list of textbooks, including journalism, in high school grades.
HB 261 55-0 (1957)
Author: Hughes, Robert H. "Bob" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing and providing for purchase by the State Board of Education of State-owned education films for the use and benefit of the public free school systems.
SB 121 55-0 (1957)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to authorizing and providing for the purchase of educational motion picture films by the State Board of Education for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for a complete system for the distribution of such films by Film Service Centers pursuant to certain minimum standards; setting out the procedure for the creation of a state and various local film selection committees, etc.
SB 456 55-0 (1957)
Author: Kazen, Jr., Abraham "Chick" | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to acquire, purchase and contract for books published in Braille recommended as suitable for use as textbooks for the education of the blind scholastics in the public school systems of Texas, pursuant to rules and regulations adopted by the State Board.
HB 96 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bell, Marshall O.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to contract for the rebinding and rehabilitation of free textbooks used in the free public school system of Texas; prescribing the procedure for calling of bids and the awarding of contracts on all such books or designated classifications of same; providing for a bidder's bond; providing for a performance bond by each successful bidder; requiring approval of such contracts.
HB 844 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Relating to authorizing and providing for purchase by the State Board of Education of education films for the use and benefit of the public free school systems; providing for the establishment of a complete system for the distribution of such State-owned films to Film Depository Service-Centers, herein defined, pursuant to certain minimum standards herein prescribed and others to be established under rules and regulations of the State Board of Education; creating a State Film Committee and prescribing its duties; setting out the procedure for the creation, the functions and responsibilities of designated types of Film Depository Service-Centers subject to the approval of the State Board of Education; providing for financing the purchase of such State-owned films as an additional cost of the Minimum Foundation School Program to be paid out of the Foundation School Fund; providing for the current use and subsequent disposition of present State-owned films now serviced to school districts from the State Film Library in the State Department of Education; defining the function of the State Film Library in the transition to the Film Depository Service-Centers, system herein prescribed; providing for the subsequent partial disposition of presently owned State films to the Board of Regents of the State Teachers Colleges; providing a severability or savings clause.
HJR 45 54-0 (1955)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis
Proposing an amendment to Section 3 of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Texas to authorize the State Board of Education to set aside out of the State Available School Funds a sufficient amount to provide for State-owned education films for instructional use in the public free schools of this State; providing for the submission of this Amendment to the voters of Texas; and providing the time, means and manner thereof.
SB 50 54-0 (1955)
Author: Latimer, Oswald E. "Ozzie"
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to contract for the rebinding and rehabilitation of free textbooks used in the free pubic school system of Texas; prescribing the procedure for calling of bids and the awarding of contracts on all such books or designated classifications of same; providing for a bidder's bond; providing for a performance bond by each successful bidder; requiring approval of such contracts in compliance with Article XVI, Section 21, Constitution of Texas; providing the Attorney General shall prepare the contract form(s), and when requested by the State Board of Education, shall file suit against any such contractor for breach of contract; providing for the preparation and availability of specifications and stipulations to constitute a part of the contract by incorporation or copy attachment; providing textbooks may be restored for use and rehabilitated by and under the supervisions of the Texas Education Agency when the same do not need rebinding; providing authority heretofore existing and recognized in the State Board of Control to execute such contracts shall be superseded by the authority granted herein to the State Board of Education.
SB 86 54-0 (1955)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to providing for the certification of teachers, the professional service and administrative personnel of the public free schools of Texas who hold a bachelor degree or better from a college or university approved for teacher education by the State Board of Education upon recommendation of the State Commissioner of Education; authorizing and providing for the issuance of designated teacher certificates to applicants qualified under the plan and conditions prescribed in this Act; providing for the issuance of temporary emergency teacher permits in emergency situations governed by regulations of the State Board of Education and out-of-state teacher applicant situations; prescribing application fees for teacher certificates and permits and duplications thereof and the use of fees collected.
HB 300 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis | et. al.
Relating to amending statutes relative to securities to be invested in by the State Board of Education in regard to the public school fund.
HB 302 53-0 (1953)
Author: Bradshaw, Floyd Francis | et. al.
Relating to abolishing the authority of the State Board of Education to create or establish school districts; providing for the disposition of the territory and the care of the scholastics of the districts abolished by order of the State Board.
HB 533 53-0 (1953)
Author: Hinson, George T.
Relating to repealing certain Acts relating to supervision of the courses of study by the State Board of Education at institutions of higher learning.
SB 150 53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain Statutes to provide for the abolishment of independent school districts created by the State Board of Education; providing for the inclusion of their territory and scholastic census in an existing school district.
SB 151 53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending Statutes relating to investment of the Permanent School Fund in securities of counties, cities, precincts or districts.
SB 224 53-0 (1953)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to abolishing the authority of the State Board of Education to create or establish school districts; authorizing the State Board to abolish any school district created or established by its order.
SB 18 53-1 (1954)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending certain Articles relating to the investment of the Permanent School Fund by the State Board of Education.
HB 435 52-0 (1951)
Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur | et. al.
Relating to amending certain statutes by transferring the control and management of the Texas School for the Deaf from the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools to the State Board of Education; providing for the transfer of all powers and duties heretofore vested in the Board for Texas State Hospitals and Special Schools pertaining to the affairs of the Texas School for the Deaf to the State Board of Education; providing for the appointment of the Superintendent of the Texas School for the Deaf by the State Board of Education.
SB 379 52-0 (1951)
Author: Nokes, Jr., George O.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to sell or exchange United States Treasury bonds, notes, certificates of indebtedness or other securities issued by the United States Treasury held by the State Treasurer for the account of the permanent school fund.
SB 386 52-0 (1951)
Author: Bullock, Pat M.
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to combine subjects on recommendation of the State Textbook Committee and the State Commissioner of Education and to adopt text books for such combined subjects, and providing the manner and method therefor.
SB 417 52-0 (1951)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to defining districts for the purpose of electing members of the State Board of Education.
HB 300 51-0 (1949)
Author: Etheredge, Jr., M. B. | et. al.
Relating to make an appropriation of money of the General Revenue Fund of the State to supplement the regular appropriation for the State Department of Education.
HB 354 51-0 (1949)
Author: Files, Rae Mandette | et. al.
Relating to providing a more efficient method of State and ministration of the public free schools; terminating and abolishing the present State Board of Education and State Superintendent of Public Instruction; repealing conflict laws or parts of laws; containing a savings clause.
HB 964 51-0 (1949)
Author: Tufares, Deno Arthur
Relating to amending a previous Act, creating the State Board of Education and dividing the State into Educational Districts for the purpose of selecting members thereof.
HB 989 51-0 (1949)
Author: Young, Cloyd D.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to change the time for holding special election for members of the State Board of Education from thirty (30) days after the effective date of Senate Bill No. 115, Acts of the 51st Legislature, to September 24, 1949, to be held in conjunction with the election for voting on proposed Constitutional Amendments; repealing all laws in conflict.
SB 37 51-0 (1949)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing for multiple list of free textbooks in public schools.
SB 121 51-0 (1949)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to making an appropriation of money of the General Revenue Fund of the state to supplement the regular appropriation for the State Department of Education totaling two-thousand one-hundred and twelve dollars ($2,712.00) for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1949.
HB 58 51-1 (1950)
Author: Rampy, Willard (William) Henry
Relating to transferring certain funds appropriated for the fiscal year ending Aug. 31, 1950, out of the Foundation School Fund, by H. B. No. 322 from the State Auditor to the State Department of Education.
SB 29 51-1 (1950)
Author: Lock, Ottis E.
Relating to transferring all funds appropriated to the State Auditor for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1951, and for the unexpended balance appropriated for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1950, out of the Foundation School Fund, by House Bill No. 322, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, for the purpose of paying salaries and other expenses necessary to carry out the provisions of Senate Bill No. 116, Acts of the 51st Legislature, Regular Session, 1949, from the State Auditor to the State Department of Education; fixing the day such transfer shall be made.
HB 135 50-0 (1947)
Author: Wright, Jr., James Claude "Jim"
Relating to creating a division in the State Department of Education to be known as the Division of Counseling and Guidance.
HB 197 50-0 (1947)
Author: Spacek, Rudolph B. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation from the State Treasury to supplement the regular appropriation of the State Department of Education, for administration of school lunch funds, inspection of school plants of this State for safety and design, for secretarial and clerical hire, contingent expense, equipment and machines; Board of Examiners for seasonal examiners, stationery, printing, supplies and contingent expense.
HB 412 50-0 (1947)
Author: Horany, Sr., James Phillip "Jimmy"
Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education to allocate funds to be used in the purchase, distribution and supervision of the use of instructional aids and materials such as sound or silent films, projectors, screens, slides, stereoscopes, stereographs, film strips and records; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that the partial invalidity of this Act shall not affect other parts hereof.
HB 422 50-0 (1947)
Author: Moore, Grady | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide certain qualifications for members of the State Board of Education; providing for filling vacancies in certain contingencies; containing a saving clause.
HB 462 50-0 (1947)
Author: Timmons, Jerome Blake | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for estimates of income to the Available School Fund by the State Comptroller; providing for the setting of the per capita apportionment annually by the State Board of Education; providing for the distribution annually of funds accruing to the Available School Fund.
HB 543 50-0 (1947)
Author: Heflin, James McDonald
Relating to amending a previous Act, transferring the general control and management of the Texas School for the Deaf from the State Board of Control to the State Board of Education; providing the Act shall be effective from and after September 1, 1947.
HB 604 50-0 (1947)
Author: Isaacks, Samuel Jackson "Sam" | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation to pay the deficiency incurred by the State Board of Education in their per diem and travel expense claims for the year 1943-1944 and for which no appropriation has heretofore been made.
HB 755 50-0 (1947)
Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide for appointment of a State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the State Board of Education; repealing conflicting laws.
HB 757 50-0 (1947)
Author: Hanna, Sam C. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, to provide that purchase and distribution of free textbooks shall be under the management of the State Board of Education; to provide for the abolishment of the Textbook Division in the State Department of Education; repealing conflicting laws.
SB 158 50-0 (1947)
Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al.
Relating to amending a previous Act, providing that the Textbook Division in the Board of Education shall maintain a depository for all uniform textbooks used in the public schools of this State in the City of Austin.
SB 192 50-0 (1947)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to providing for the establishment, maintenance, operation and expansion of non-profit school lunch programs in public and non-profit private generally recognized schools of high school grades or under; making an appropriation.
SB 343 50-0 (1947)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to authorizing and empowering the State Board of education to allocate funds to be used in the purchase, distribution and supervision of the use of instructional aids and materials; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that any partial invalidity of this Act shall not the other parts hereof.
SB 355 50-0 (1947)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to defining the State Department of Education; repealing all laws or parts of laws in conflict with the provisions of this Act; providing that if any section of this Act is held unconstitutional it shall not affect the other sections thereof.
SB 359 50-0 (1947)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation out of any moneys in the General Revenue Fund in the State Treasury, not otherwise appropriated, to supplement the regular appropriation to the State Department of Education for the benefit of the Census Division, so that said Division may be able to prepare, check, investigate and correct the scholastic census and transfers; totaling Eight Thousand Dollars ($8,000) for the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1947.
SB 371 50-0 (1947)
Author: Morris, George C.
Relating to creating a division in the State Department of Education to be known as the Division of Counseling and Guidance; making n appropriation.
HB 156 49-0 (1945)
Author: White, Frank Edd | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation from the State Treasury for the support of the State Department of Education; Main Office, for stationery, printing, supplies, postage and contingent expense; Board of Examiners for seasonal examiners; Radio and Visual Education totaling Fourteen Thousand, Two Hundred and Seventy-Eight dollars for the fiscal year ending August 31, 1945.
HB 157 49-0 (1945)
Author: Cato, Arthur
Relating to making an appropriation to pay the deficiency incurred by the State Board of Education in their per diem and travel expenses for the year 1943-1944 and for which no appropriation has heretofore been made.
HB 202 49-0 (1945)
Author: Lucas, Hugh "Jap"
Relating to amending certain Statutes relative to bonds that may be purchased by the Board of Education for a permanent school fund.
HB 255 49-0 (1945)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Act the filing of application for State aid.
HB 274 49-0 (1945)
Author: Humphrey, Joe C. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months.
HB 717 49-0 (1945)
Author: Proffer, Robert L. "Bob"
Relating to providing for a more efficient system of governing boards for the Texas School System; appropriating $25,000.00 or so much thereof as may be necessary.
HB 807 49-0 (1945)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to amending certain Statutes creating the State Board of Education; prescribing terms for the members thereof, prescribing certain qualifications for the membership and defining certain duties of the State Board of Education.
HB 808 49-0 (1945)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to defining the districts from which nine (9) members of the State Board of Education shall be elected.
SB 4 49-0 (1945)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al.
Relating to amending statute relative to the purchase and distribution of free textbooks.
SB 78 49-0 (1945)
Author: Morris, George C. | et. al.
Relating to amending statute relative to filing date of applications for aid with the State Department of Education.
SB 107 49-0 (1945)
Author: York, Joseph Alton | et. al.
Relating to amending statute relative to filing date of application for any type of aid authorized.
SB 135 49-0 (1945)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months.
SB 254 49-0 (1945)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to defining the districts from which nine (9) members of the State Board of Education shall be elected.
SB 255 49-0 (1945)
Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al.
Relating to amending statute creating the State Board of Education; prescribing terms for the membership and defining duties of the State Board of Education; authorizing them to appoint a State Superintendent of Public Instruction, prescribing certain qualifications for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
SB 328 49-0 (1945)
Author: Graves, William Carey "Will (Bill)" | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Acts authorizing the State Board of Education to purchase text books and recorded Spanish exercises for teaching the Spanish language in such grades or sections of grades as may be designated by Board of Trustees in Independent and Common School Districts of the state.
HB 22 48-0 (1943)
Author: Chambers, William R. "Bill" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the equalization of educational opportunities in Texas; providing appropriations and allocations for the biennium ending August 31, 1945.
HB 51 48-0 (1943)
Author: Evans, Roger Q.
Relating to placing additional duties upon the State Board of Education and the Textbook Committee with reference to preferential treatment of textbooks and teachers' manuals wholly or partly manufactured in Texas; repealing all laws and parts of laws in conflict with this Act.
HB 96 48-0 (1943)
Author: Bridgers, William W. "Billy" | et. al.
Relating to placing additional duties upon the State Board of Education and the Textbook Committee with reference to preferential treatment of textbooks and teachers' manuals wholly or partly manufactured in Texas.
HB 237 48-0 (1943)
Author: Overton, Jr., Andrew J. "Jack" | et. al.
Relating to amending Article so as to fix the minimum amount of the State per capita apportionment of the State Available School Fund.
HB 238 48-0 (1943)
Author: Overton, Jr., Andrew J. "Jack" | et. al.
Relating to amending Article as as to fix the minimum amount of the State per capita apportionment of the State Available School Fund; repealing all laws in conflict herewith.
HB 257 48-0 (1943)
Author: Humphrey, Joe C. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months.
HB 319 48-0 (1943)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to amending certain Acts relative to bonds purchased by the State Board of Education.
HB 351 48-0 (1943)
Author: Carlton, William Leonard "Leonard" | et. al.
Relating to granting the State Board of Education authority to adopt books in sets or series from suitable for use as supplementary readers and/or reference books or textbooks covering science, biology and related scientific subjects, such books to be of such form, composition and content to be suitable for use as textbooks, in junior and senior high schools.
SB 41 48-0 (1943)
Author: Moffett, George Clarence "Cotton"
Relating to repealing certain Acts authorizing the State Board of Education to adopt a multiple list of not fewer than three nor more than five textbooks for use in the last two grades in the public high schools in teaching certain subjects.
SB 132 48-0 (1943)
Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing formulas to be used by the State Board of Education in estimating the necessary amount to operate the schools for a period of not less than six (6) months.
SB 141 48-0 (1943)
Author: York, Joseph Alton
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing a change in the powers and duties of the State Board of Education regarding the letting of contracts for text books and setting a maximum amount per scholastic to be spent for textbooks providing that the Textbook Committee shall make recommendations and that all contracts of purchase of textbooks shall be approved by the State Board of Control.
SB 168 48-0 (1943)
Author: Metcalfe, Penrose B. | et. al.
Relating to amending certain Statutes by providing the number of employees in the textbook division shall never exceed the number fixed in the departmental appropriation bill.
SB 172 48-0 (1943)
Author: Bullock, Pat M. | et. al.
Relating to creating the "Texas State Textbook Committee" providing the qualifications and terms of office for the members of said committee, providing for meetings of said committee, etc.; providing for penalty for violation of terms of Act.
SB 186 48-0 (1943)
Author: Lovelady, Karl L. | et. al.
Relating to granting the State Board of Education Authority to adopt books in sets or series form suitable for use as supplementary readers and/or reference books or textbooks covering science, biology and related scientific subjects such books to be of such form, composition and content to be suitable for use as textbooks in Junior and Senior High Schools.
HB 370 47-0 (1941)
Author: Stanford, Jr., James A.
Relating to authorizing the sale of all United States Treasury Bonds held for the account of the Permanent School Fund at September 1, 1940; providing minimum price at which bonds are to be sold.
SB 67 47-0 (1941)
Author: Moore, Weaver
Relating to giving to the Board of Trustees of Independent and Common School Districts the power to designate certain grades above the second grade in certain elementary schools in their respective School Districts in which the teaching of the Spanish language may be a part of the curriculum.
SB 387 47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to amending certain Acts by providing that the State Board of Education shall have full power to adopt policies but that enforcement of said policies shall reside with the State Superintendent of Public Instruction.
SB 391 47-0 (1941)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to directing the State School Board and State School Superintendent to take necessary action fully to equalize school opportunities.
HB 305 46-0 (1939)
Author: Brown, Henry Turner
Relating to amending a certain Article making an apportionment to the State Board of Education.
HB 346 46-0 (1939)
Author: Brown, R. Lee
Relating to promoting the industrialization of Texas, to economize in payment for text books, and to secure texts better suited to the needs of Texas schools by providing for the submission to the State Board of Education.
HB 775 46-0 (1939)
Author: Lock, Ottis E. | et. al.
Relating to empowering the State Board of Education to adopt a multiple list of textbooks for the high school subjects now on the accredited list for which no textbooks are furnished.
SB 117 46-0 (1939)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M.
Relating to amending a certain Statute decreeing that the State Board of Education has the power to fix scholastic apportionment.
SB 182 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to amending a certain Statute relating to providing that the Board of Education shall have exclusive control of books and clerical force administering the free book law.
SB 285 46-0 (1939)
Author: Pace, Will D.
Relating to amending a certain Act by empowering the State Board of Education to adopt for use in the public schools a multiple list of textbooks for certain subjects, by vote of at least six of its members.
SB 356 46-0 (1939)
Author: Van Zandt, Olan Rogers
Relating to amending a certain Statute reducing from 3 to 2 1/2 per cent interest rate on bonds eligible for purchase for Permanent School Fund.
SB 432 46-0 (1939)
Author: Winfield, Henry L. | et. al.
Relating to amending a certain Act requiring school authorities in apportioning rural aid to take into consideration Federal timber tracts and University of Texas lands.
SB 113 45-0 (1937)
Author: Collie, Wilbourne Bailey | et. al.
Relating to defining the rights and duties of the State Board of Education to exact of school districts and cities and towns which have assumed control of public schools located therein the performance of certain prescribed duties in instances wherein all or any part of the bonds of such districts, cities, or towns are owned by the Permanent School Fund.
HB 382 44-0 (1935)
Author: Aikin, Jr., A.M. | et. al.
Relating to making an appropriation for the State Treasury for the preparation, checking, investigation and correction of the scholastic census to the State Department of Education, providing money for salaries, wages, rent, equipment, supplies, and necessary traveling expenses incident thereto for the sum of Eighty-five Hundred Dollars ($8500), for the year ending September 1, 1935.
HB 502 44-0 (1935)
Author: Padgett, Jack | et. al.
Relating to empowering the Rehabilitation Division of the State Department of Education to take census, make surveys, and establish permanent records of crippled children, and to cooperate with the Department of Education in providing equipment for and instruction of same.
SB 274 44-0 (1935)
Author: Fellbaum, Ernest
Relating to authorizing the State Board of Education to establish Independent School Districts upon any military reservations located within the State of Texas, upon such terms and conditions which may be agreed upon by the State Board of Education, and the military authorities.
SB 29 44-1 (1935)
Author: Poage, William Robert "Bob"
Relating to making an appropriation to adjust, correct, and supplement the salaries of certain positions in the State Department of Education, which salaries were not adjusted in the Regular Session of the Forty-fourth Legislature.
SB 553 43-0 (1933)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to making an emergency appropriation of One Thousand Five Hundred ($1,500.00) for postage to be used by the State Department of Education during the remainder of the fiscal year ending August 31, 1933.
SB 24 43-1 (1933)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to making an appropriation for the preparation, checking, investigation and correction of the scholastic census, to the State Department of Education, providing money for salary, wages, supplies and necessary traveling expenses incident thereto for the sum of Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars, for the year ending September 1, 1934, and Seven Thousand ($7,000.00) Dollars, for the year ending September 1, 1935.
HB 4 42-0 (1931)
Author: Keller, Jack
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Education.
HB 162 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holder, Ray
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the duties of the State Board of Education pertaining to teachers certificates.
HB 320 42-0 (1931)
Author: Holder, Ray
Relating to defining the term scholastic as used in certain Article relating to the population on which to base the apportionment of the state and count available school funds.
SB 74 42-0 (1931)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the duties of the State Board of Education pertaining to teachers' certificates.
SB 204 42-0 (1931)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie"
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the organization of the State Board of Education.
SB 450 42-0 (1931)
Author: Purl, George Clark
Relating to amending certain Acts relating to the organization of the State Board of Education; the appointment of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction and defining his duties with respect to said Board.
HB 10 41-0 (1929)
Author: Kinnear, James W. | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the establishment of Junior Colleges in Independent School Districts and cities that have assumed control of their schools in the State of Texas, having taxable values of not less than Twenty-five Million Dollars ($25,000,000.00) and a high school enrollment of not less than four hundred (400) pupils in the high school.
House: Education
HB 494 41-0 (1929)
Author: Holder, Ray
Relating to creating the State Rural Aid School Fund and to provide for the promotion of the Public School Interests of rural schools and to equalize the educational opportunities of all school children; providing for the distribution of the State Rural Aid Fund.
SB 239 41-0 (1929)
Author: Greer, Julian Preston
Relating to making an appropriation for the purpose of promoting rural school education and equalizing the school opportunities afforded by the State to all children of scholastic age.
SB 13 41-1 (1929)
Author: Neal, Mary Elizabeth "Margie" | et. al.
Relating to the State Board of Education; providing for an appropriation.
HB 79 41-2 (1929)
Author: Holder, Ray | et. al.
Relating to the State Board of Education.
HB 5 40-0 (1927)
Author: Harman, William Murdock
Relating to fixing an ad valorem school tax to be used for purchase and distribution of free textbooks.
HB 173 40-0 (1927)
Author: Brown, Henry Turner
Relating to providing for the election of the State Superintendent of Public Instruction by the State Board of Education.
HB 175 40-0 (1927)
Author: Brown, Henry Turner
Relating to the State Board of Education; providing for the appointment of the members of said board; making appropriation.
HB 187 40-0 (1927)
Author: Brown, Henry Turner
Relating to requiring the State Board of Education and the board of trustees of each school district to provide sufficient funds to pay current expenses and obligations.
HB 221 40-0 (1927)
Author: Tillotson, Leonard E.
Relating to providing for the creation of a State Board of Education to be appointed by the Governor with approval to the Senate.
SB 33 40-0 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Relating to the State Board of Education, providing for the appointment of the members of said board, prescribing their qualifications, term of service and duties.
SB 34 40-0 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Relating to require each county in this State to levy a county school tax in such sum as the State Board of Education may require, not to exceed fifty cents on the Hundred Dollar taxable property valuations in such county; requiring said board of education of fix and certify such rate and repealing all laws in conflict therewith.
SB 36 40-0 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Relating to requiring the State Board of Education and the board of trustees of each school district in the State, to provide sufficient funds to pay current expenses and obligations incurred in the operation of the public free schools under their jurisdiction.
SB 331 40-0 (1927)
Author: Reid, J. W.
Relating to directing the State Board of Education to make an apportionment of funds according to scholastic census of certain school districts, providing the method of taking the census, making appropriation therefor.
SJR 5 40-0 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Proposing an amendment providing that the term of all offices of the public free school system including State institutions of higher education may be fixed at not to exceed ten years; authorizing the appointment of a State Board of Education.
HB 42 40-1 (1927)
Author: Harman, William Murdock | et. al.
Relating to providing for a system of public education in the State of Texas including the establishment, government, operation, maintenance, management and control of an University and an Agricultural and Mechanical College and all matters incident thereto.
HB 49 40-1 (1927)
Author: Fly, William Madden | et. al.
Relating to free textbooks for the public free schools of this State; providing for the setting aside of funds for free textbooks used in the public free schools of this State.
SB 42 40-1 (1927)
Author: Witt, Edgar E. | et. al.
Relating to free textbooks for the public free schools of this State; providing for the setting aside of funds for free textbooks used in the public free schools of this State.
HB 107 39-0 (1925)
Author: Laird, John W.
Relating to fixing a maximum portion of the thirty-five cents ad valorem school tax to be used for purchase and distribution of free text books.
House: Education
SB 63 39-0 (1925)
Author: Floyd, Charles Richard | et. al.
Relating to promoting the public school interests of rural schools and those of small towns, of aiding the people to provide adequate school facilities for the education of their children, by the appropriation of One and a Half Million ($1,500,000) Dollar per year, or o much thereof as may be necessary, for the next two fiscal years, ending August 31, 1926, and August 31, 1927.
Senate: Educational Affairs
SJR 14 39-0 (1925)
Author: Murphy, Sr., Charles Alfred
Proposing an amendment increasing the authorized rater of taxation for state purposes to one ($1.00) dollar on the one hundred ($100.00) dollar valuation.
Senate: Constitutional Amendments
SJR 17 39-0 (1925)
Author: Wirtz, Alvin Jacob | et. al.
Proposing an amendment eliminating the provision that the State Board of Education shall set aside a sufficient amount out of the State Taxes to provide for free text books for the use of public schools; providing that the Commissioners' Courts of the several counties may provide free text books.
Senate: Constitutional Amendments
HB 169 38-0 (1923)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer" | et. al.
Relating to providing for the purchase and distribution by the State of free textbooks to the public school children of the State of Texas.
HB 239 38-0 (1923)
Author: Young, Dewey | et. al.
Relating to providing for vocational education, accepting and validating previous acceptances of the benefits of an Act passed by the Congress of the United States.
HB 299 38-0 (1923)
Author: Patman, John William Wright | et. al.
Relating to promoting the public school interests of rural schools and those of small towns, of aiding the people to provide adequate school facilities for the education of their children, by appropriation of three million dollars per year, or so much thereof as may be necessary, for the next two fiscal years, ending August 31, 1924, and August 31, 1925, respectively.
HB 373 38-0 (1923)
Author: Chitwood, Richard Mortimer
Relating to providing for the emergency transfer of school children.
HB 486 38-0 (1923)
Author: Hardin, Sr., Carl Clara | et. al.
Relating to the powers and duties of the State Board of Education with reference to the purchase of bonds for the account of the State Permanent school fund.
HB 654 38-0 (1923)
Author: Simpson, Gordon | et. al.
Relating to authorizing the consolidation of school districts or parts of two or more districts into one district, to give authority to the County Trustees to consolidate school districts and to select the location of schools in such districts, and to authorize the State Superintendent of Public Instruction to order the County Trustees to consolidate county line and other school districts, and to authorize the transportation of children to consolidated schools to be paid out of funds collected from local maintenance tax.
SB 48 38-0 (1923)
Author: Woods, James Hollins
Relating to and providing for vocational education, accepting and validating previous acceptances of the benefits of an act passed by the Congress of the United States, approved on February 23rd, 1917, for the promotion of vocational education, designating the State Treasurer of the State of Texas as custodian for the reception and disbursement of all funds allotted to this State from appropriations made by the said act of Congress.
SB 313 38-0 (1923)
Author: Baugh, James Harvey
Relating to validating the purchase of bonds, since 1912 by State Board of Education on deferred payments.
SB 394 38-0 (1923)
Author: Holbrook, Thomas Jefferson
Relating to making an appropriation for printing to the State Department of Education to print the necessary blanks and bulletins pertaining to the scholastic year 1922-1923.
SJR 17 38-0 (1923)
Author: Clark, Isaac Edgar
Relating to proposing an amendment to Section 3, Article 7 of the Constitution of Texas, repealing the constitutional provision authorizing the State Board of Education to set aside funds to provide free textbooks for the use of children attending the public free schools of this State.
HB 220 38-2 (1923)
Author: Hardin, Sr., Carl Clara | et. al.
Relating to validating the purchase of bonds by the State Board of Education purchased on deferred payments of the purchase price as of the time of the payment of the first installment thereon and prescribing certain duties of the State Board of Education.
HB 388 37-0 (1921)
Author: Horton, Frank B.
Relating to providing for the organization of a parent-teachers association.
SB 8 37-0 (1921)
Author: Page, Paul Dewitt
Relating to making an appropriation to pay off certain refunding coupon bonds of the State of Texas being held by the permanent school fund of the State.
SB 129 37-0 (1921)
Author: Witt, Edgar E.
Relating to providing a Code of Public School Administration.
SB 135 37-0 (1921)
Author: McNealus, James Clayton
Relating to organized co-operation with the Parent Teacher's Association of the State in child welfare work, and providing for the direction to be through the Department of Education.
HB 7 37-2 (1921)
Author: Pope, Walter Elmer "Uncle Elmer"
Relating to amending the law relating to free textbooks for public schools.
HB 122 36-0 (1919)
Author: Davis, John
Relating to amending certain acts in order to carry out the provisions of Article VII of the Constitution of the State of Texas, providing free textbooks for the use of children attending the public free schools of the State; authorizing and empowering the State Board of Education to set aside a sufficient amount out of the revenues derives from state taxation, set apart annually for the benefit of the public free schools.
SB 118 36-0 (1919)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to providing for the purchase and distribution by the State of free text books to the public school children of the State of Texas making it the duty of the State Board of Education to purchase such books from a fund set aside each year out of the available school fund of the State; fixing a penalty for violation of the Act.
SB 151 36-0 (1919)
Author: Dayton, George W.
Relating to amending certain statute relating to members of the State Board of Education by adding thereto, as a member of said board, the Attorney General of Texas.
HB 183 36-2 (1919)
Author: Johnson, Jack
Relating to levying a State ad valorem tax for school purposes.
SB 218 29-0 (1905)
Relating to providing for a more efficient system of public free schools for the State of Texas.
HB 169 27-0 (1901)
Author: Bullock, William J. | et. al.
Relating to amending an Act, relating to the duties and extending the powers of the Board of Education in the investment of the permanent free school fund.
HB 275 26-0 (1899)
Relating to amending Articles 3892, 3893 and 3894, Chapter 6, Title 86, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to the duties and extending the powers of the Board of Education, in the investment of the permanent free school fund, and adding thereto Article 3891a and 3894a, giving the State Board of Education and option of ten days on county bonds and on the bonds of incorporated cities.
HB 313 26-0 (1899)
Relating to amending Articles 3892, 3893 and 3894, Chapter 6, Title 86, of the Revised Civil Statutes of the State of Texas, relating to the duties and extending the powers of the Board of Education, in the investment of the permanent free school fund, and adding thereto Article 3891a and 3894a, giving the State Board of Education and option of ten days on county bonds and on the bonds of incorporated cities.
SB 2 22-0 (1891)
Relating to empowering the State Board of Education to procure for use in the public free schools of the State of Texas a series of text books.
